This is Gong Ziyu’s mother in My Journey to You. We don’t see much of her, but she has a strong presence in the storyline through the way she shapes Gong Ziyu’s psychology. Even though her scenes have limited screen time, I find them incredibly rich and resonant. Her backstory is rooted in sadness and isolation, and her color story is always the same: muted and serene, with khaki olives and soft earthy palettes that evoke a misty sense of regret and longing.

Note: AI-assisted as labeled on image.

My Journey to You had an interesting cinematic palette, with distinct color stories that felt scene- or character-specific, while still being largely blue-grey and black toned. But a few contrasting shades were also sometimes used to introduce warmth into this cool color story.
For example, here, Lady Wuji’s black dress includes gold accents, and she’s holding a lantern that casts a warm gold glow. Warm light also illuminates the background, reflecting off the wooden floorboards beneath the covered walkway.

Note: AI-assisted as labeled on image