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The Silent War
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The Silent War

2012-08-10 · 120 min · ★ 6.0

Drama · Mystery

An 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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Directors
Felix Chong Man-keung, Alan Mak Siu-fai
Production companies
Mei Ah Films Production, Wanda Pictures
Countries
Hong Kong, China
Status
Released

Top Cast

Zhou XunZhou XunZhang Xuening
Tony Leung Chiu-waiTony Leung Chiu-waiHe Bing
Wang XuebingWang XuebingGuo Xingzhong / Lao Gui / Devi
Mavis FanMavis FanShen Jing
Dong YongDong YongWu Chang, 701 Agent
David Lam WaiDavid Lam WaiZhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent
Jacob Cheung Chi-LeungJacob Cheung Chi-LeungSparrow
Pal Sinn Lap-ManPal Sinn Lap-ManLuo San Er
Carrie Ng Ka-laiCarrie Ng Ka-laiMrs Li
Henry Fong PingMr Chao

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