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The Silence
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The Silence

1998-12-04 · 76 min · ★ 6.4

Drama · Music

Khorshid, a blind child growing up in Tajikistan, is constantly distracted by music and sounds. This frequently causes him to be late to his job as an instrument tuner even though he runs the risk of being fired at a time when his family is in danger of being evicted from their house.

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Directors
Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Production companies
Makhmalbaf Film House Productions, MK2 Productions
Countries
Iran, France
Status
Released

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Tahmineh NormatovaKhorshid
Nadereh AbdelahyevaNadareh
Goibibi ZiadolahyevaKhorshid's Mother

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