The Sound of Violet

The Sound of Violet

He didn't get women until he heard...

PG-13 2022 · 107 min · ★ 6.2 · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Desperate to find a wife, Shawn goes on one awkward date after another until he meets Violet. He thinks she’s his soulmate, but his autism and trusting nature keep him from realizing she’s actually a prostitute. Violet realizes something is different about Shawn, and it’s not just because he has a condition that allows him to “hear” colors. Shawn thinks he’s found a potential wife, while Violet thinks she’s found her ticket out of her own trapped life. Based on the award-winning novel.

Directed by Allen Wolf · Written by Allen Wolf

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