The Silent War 2012
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Gummy
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SplatAn espionage thriller set in the 1950s and adapted from the novel "Year Suan/Plot Against" by May Jia. Tony Leung Chiu Wai plays a blind man who works for a piano tuner. He is recruited for a spy mission because of his exceptional hearing.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Zhang Xuening
as He Bing
as Guo Xingzhong / Lao Gui / Devi
as Shen Jing
as Wu Chang, 701 Agent
as Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent
as Sparrow
as Luo San Er
as Mrs Li
as Mr Chao
Director:
Writer:
Felix Chong Man-Keung, Alan Mak Siu-Fai
Stars:
Zhou Xun, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Wang Xuebing, Mavis Fan, Dong Yong, David Lam Wai, Jacob Cheung Chi-Leung, Pal Sinn Lap-Man, Carrie Ng Ka-Lai, Henry Fong Ping,
Genres:
Drama,Mystery
Release Date:
2012 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
120 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Silent War
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
AMSF
Cast
as Zhang Xuening
as He Bing
as Guo Xingzhong / Lao Gui / Devi
as Shen Jing
as Wu Chang, 701 Agent
as Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent
as Sparrow
as Luo San Er
as Mrs Li
as Mr Chao
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