Movie spotlight
The silence
What if we are unable to hear, one day? ‘Silence’ arrives unannounced, to the peaceful daily lives of the residents in the Mapo-gu and Seodaemun-gu area. The strange phenomenon, of which causes sound to disappear in only these two areas, brings about a housing market crash and the residents start to leave. However, Naul, a college student in a state of depression after the death of her mother, stays at home, unable to leave. Then, she realizes that she’s not the only one unable to leave. Naul visits the place where they gather, and meets Jisoo, a barista with hearing disabilities. What kind of path will they take in this silent world?
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Plot Summary
A family struggles to survive in a world overrun by blind, sound-sensitive creatures. When the youngest daughter, who is deaf, becomes their only hope, they must find a way to communicate and escape.
Critical Reception
The film received a generally negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot derivative of 'A Quiet Place' and criticizing its pacing and character development. Audience reception was mixed, with some appreciating the suspenseful premise and the use of a deaf protagonist.
What Reviewers Say
Lacks originality, heavily borrowing from 'A Quiet Place'.
Pacing issues and underdeveloped characters detract from the premise.
The concept of a deaf protagonist offers a unique angle, but is not fully explored.
Google audience: Google users were divided, with some finding the film suspenseful and commendably featuring a deaf lead. However, many expressed disappointment with the predictable plot and subpar execution, deeming it a weaker imitation of similar horror films.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a sequel to the 2019 film 'The Silence', but was later reworked into a standalone story with a different cast and director.
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