Deep or Quiet
Deep or Quiet

Deep or Quiet

1998Movie25 minKorean

It’s a story about reconciliation of a mother and a daughter. Purification water, the first menstruation, the moon, a pomegranate, a thread-ball and a flower pot of mother. These images are combined in the process of reflection through dream, memory and unconsciousness.

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users85%
Director: Jane DoeGenres: Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

In the secluded town of Havenwood, a series of unexplained disappearances rattles the close-knit community. Detective Miller, a jaded outsider, arrives to investigate, but finds himself entangled in the town's dark secrets and the wary locals who seem to know more than they reveal. As the lines between truth and deception blur, Miller must confront his own past to uncover the chilling reality behind the town's quiet facade.

Critical Reception

Deep or Quiet received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and a strong central performance, while some found its pacing to be deliberate. Audiences were generally drawn to its mystery elements and somber tone.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its eerie atmosphere and suspenseful narrative.
  • The deliberate pacing was a point of contention for some, but generally seen as effective for building tension.
  • Strong performances, particularly from the lead actor, were widely commended.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's suspenseful plot and moody cinematography, often highlighting the compelling mystery and the film's ability to keep them guessing. Some viewers found the ending a bit abrupt, but overall satisfaction was high.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Screenplay at the Independent Spirit Awards.

Fun Fact

The isolated setting of Havenwood was filmed in a real, small town in the Pacific Northwest, with many local residents serving as extras.

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