The Silence

Sep 6, 1998

1h 16m

★ 6.5

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

Music

Production Companies

MK2 Films

Makhmalbaf Film House Productions

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Cast

Khorshid

Tahmineh Normatova

Nadareh

Nadereh Abdelahyeva

Khorshid's Mother

Goibibi Ziadolahyeva

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