Give me a sign: growing up with deaf parents in Mipo O's film

Make Me a Sign, the Japanese film by Mipo O, arrives in French cinemas on November 18, 2026. Its story follows Dai, a hearing child growing up with two deaf parents.

For the boy, family communication initially feels natural. As he grows, he begins to notice how others see them and the difficulties his parents encounter when dealing with the outside world. Words, actions, and silences gradually reshape his place in the family.

Distributed by Art House Films, this drama explores how a child learns to navigate difference, balancing family attachment with the need to find their own voice. The distributor is announcing a Japanese edition subtitled in French, as well as a version with subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

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