What a beautiful story about love and friendship. It feels true to life, with complex emotions, unresolved feelings, and messy relationships.
That may sound gloomy, but this drama is actually a hopeful and moving story that — despite a plot that involves heartbreak and hardships — also focuses on themes of acceptance, healing, and second chances.
Meguro Ren gives a remarkable performance as Sakura Sou, a man who lost most of his hearing after graduating high school and made the decision to cut off contact with all his friends, including his girlfriend. I’ve seen him in one other role, a 2023 movie called “My Happy Marriage” and was impressed with his quiet but expressive performance — he doesn’t even have to say anything because you can see all his emotions in his eyes. That same quality is on full display here; his acting style is a perfect fit for this role and brings a lot of depth to his character.
All the main characters give sensitive and emotional performances, and even the supporting characters are great, especially the sign language teacher.
This is the type of drama that rewards close attention. There’s often more to see in what goes unsaid — in a look or reaction or gesture — than what’s said, though the characters also have some thoughtful conversations about loss, disability, and empathy. Viewers who enjoy a quiet and character-driven story will find a lot to appreciate in “Silent.” (And yes, there is a happy ending.)
That may sound gloomy, but this drama is actually a hopeful and moving story that — despite a plot that involves heartbreak and hardships — also focuses on themes of acceptance, healing, and second chances.
Meguro Ren gives a remarkable performance as Sakura Sou, a man who lost most of his hearing after graduating high school and made the decision to cut off contact with all his friends, including his girlfriend. I’ve seen him in one other role, a 2023 movie called “My Happy Marriage” and was impressed with his quiet but expressive performance — he doesn’t even have to say anything because you can see all his emotions in his eyes. That same quality is on full display here; his acting style is a perfect fit for this role and brings a lot of depth to his character.
All the main characters give sensitive and emotional performances, and even the supporting characters are great, especially the sign language teacher.
This is the type of drama that rewards close attention. There’s often more to see in what goes unsaid — in a look or reaction or gesture — than what’s said, though the characters also have some thoughtful conversations about loss, disability, and empathy. Viewers who enjoy a quiet and character-driven story will find a lot to appreciate in “Silent.” (And yes, there is a happy ending.)
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