Silent Suffer
Silent Suffer

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Silent Suffer

2016
Movie
70 min
Japanese

Yuriko (Kotomi Asakura), who lost her only young daughter and divorced, became a dumb woman due to the shock. She then started a part-time job at a small lunch box shop in a provincial city where she had drifted. The owner, Sato, had a wife, Kazuko (Firefly), and a daughter, Kyoko (Rina Hatsume). It was a dumb relationship. There was a man in the store who had a dark shadow who came to buy two lunch boxes every day. Yuriko, who cares about the man, follows him, and she finds out that the man is making a woman named Maki (Kyouko Maki) prostitute in a truck parked in the open space she arrived at ...

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Danielle VarkonyiGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, Sarah, returns to her estranged family's remote estate after her father's sudden death. As she begins to unravel the mysteries surrounding his demise, she uncovers a dark family secret and a web of deceit that threatens her own life. Sarah must confront her past and the sinister forces at play to survive.

Critical Reception

Silent Suffer received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many praising its atmospheric tension but criticizing its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some viewers appreciating the suspenseful elements while others found the narrative lacking in originality and emotional depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moody atmosphere and suspenseful build-up.

  • Criticized for a predictable storyline and weak character development.

  • Seen as an attempt at a psychological thriller that doesn't quite deliver.

Google audience: Google user reviews for Silent Suffer are scarce, with limited data available to summarize specific likes or dislikes. Generally, the film appears to have garnered a lukewarm response, with some users noting decent performances but a story that felt formulaic.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the Irish countryside, adding to its isolated and brooding atmosphere.

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