The Silent Souls
The Silent Souls

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The Silent Souls

2018
Movie
104 min
Mongolian

A couple moves into a village, hoping to be together all the time, but not knowing they would discover hidden personalities and grow distant from each other and eventually, they will have to decide whether stay together or get separated.

Insights

IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users85%
Director: Anna PetrovaGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a remote, snow-covered village, a series of unexplained disappearances begins to plague the tight-knit community. As paranoia mounts, a determined young woman, whose brother is among the missing, uncovers a dark secret tied to the village's ancient folklore. She must race against time to find the truth before she too becomes another victim of the encroaching silence.

Critical Reception

The Silent Souls garnered mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and strong lead performance, while some found the pacing occasionally slow and the resolution somewhat predictable.

What Reviewers Say

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

  • Noted for a compelling central performance that anchors the film.

  • Some critics felt the plot's twists were signposted too early.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's eerie mood and intriguing mystery, finding it a captivating watch. Some viewers, however, wished for a more surprising conclusion.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Cinematography at the European Film Awards.

Fun Fact

The remote village used for filming was actually a purpose-built set constructed in a secluded region of the Carpathian Mountains to achieve the desired isolated and bleak aesthetic.

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