Sound of the Sky
The movie Sound of the Sky is very nearly a masterpiece. It is set in the town of Seize and depicts residents going about their daily lives while a war between their country, Helvetia, and the Roman Empire looms. The young Kanata Sorami made the decision to join the military as a result of this incident. She aspires to become a master bugler, an instrument used to give commands, march troops, and gather military commanders; her function is not to engage in combat.
The series has a bittersweet quality to it. And not just from the actors' facial reactions, but also from the music and the way the town is presented. The songs become heavier and more valuable to people in Seize when you see more of the widespread turmoil. The positive spirit of humanity is demonstrated in Sound of the Sky. A gentle reminder to find beauty in the world, even when it appears to be heading towards complete desolation.
The Sound of the Sky is a fantastic, albeit underappreciated, television series. It straddles the line between light and weighty, fusing the coziness of a slice-of-life program with the sobering price of war and its unavoidable damage to create something unique. The show is about accepting one's past and clinging to hope for a better future despite seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
Directed by: Mamoru Kanbe
Aired: Jan 5, 2010 to Mar 23, 2010
Duration: 24 min/ ep
MAL rating: 1639
