The Silence
Originally released in 2017. The Silence is a documentary film. directed by Park Soo-nam.
Starring Park Soo-nam, Lee Ok-seon, and Bae Bong-ki
Synopsis
The Silence narrates the struggle of fifteen "comfort women"—former sex slaves by the Imperial Japanese Army during WWII—for recognition and reparation. The "comfort women" issue has previously been treated almost exclusively within the framework of Korean nationalism. The Silence will provide insight into the ways in which nationalism and the emergence of post-war Asian nation-states have hindered the understanding of "comfort women" narratives through Zainichi Korean documentary filmmaker Soo-nam Park's point of view.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 2, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Arirang Production
- Cinema Dal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Silence about?
The Silence narrates the struggle of fifteen "comfort women"—former sex slaves by the Imperial Japanese Army during WWII—for recognition and reparation. The "comfort women" issue has previously...
Who directed The Silence?
The Silence was directed by Park Soo-nam.
How long is The Silence?
The Silence has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was The Silence released?
The Silence was released on December 2, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Silence?
The main cast of The Silence includes Park Soo-nam, Lee Ok-seon, Bae Bong-ki.