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Sounds of Silence
In Los Angeles, photographer Peter Mitchell learns that he has inherited a palatial estate in Sweden from his unknown relative, Annie Holst. He, his girlfriend Sarah, and her deaf son Dennis, head overseas to decide whether to live in the property or to sell it. But when they arrive, they find the locals offer a chilly reception whenever Annie's name is mentioned. It turns out that Annie had lost her son some 50 years ago in a tragedy at the nearby orphanage where she had placed him temporarily, due to circumstances beyond her control. But she had continued to see her son even after his death. Now, young Dennis is drawn to the derelict orphanage, and to a new friend who only he can see. And Peter must solve a decades-old mystery of how the orphans died before his family faces a similar fate.
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Plot Summary
The film explores the sensory experience of a man who is deaf. It uses visual and auditory cues to convey his perception of the world and his interactions with it. The narrative focuses on his internal world and how he navigates life without the sense of hearing. It's a contemplative piece on perception and communication.
Critical Reception
As a short film from 1989 with limited distribution, "Sounds of Silence" did not receive widespread critical reviews or generate significant public discourse. Information regarding its reception is scarce in major film databases and review aggregators.
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