Movie No. 91 (2016): SILENCED
Silenced (2011)
Director: Hwang Dong-hyuk
Cast: Gong Yoo, Jung Yu-mi
In Korean, with English subtitles
Kang In-ho is the new art teacher in a school for the deaf in the foggy city of Mujin, far from Seoul, South Korea. There he observes the weird behavior of some students and eventually discovers the dark secrets of the school and the cover-up of authorities. With the help of a human rights activist, Kang In-ho brings the situation to media and trial. But, due to some loopholes of the law and the conspiracy, the accused have been met with light punishment only.
Director: Hwang Dong-hyuk
Cast: Gong Yoo, Jung Yu-mi
In Korean, with English subtitles
Kang In-ho is the new art teacher in a school for the deaf in the foggy city of Mujin, far from Seoul, South Korea. There he observes the weird behavior of some students and eventually discovers the dark secrets of the school and the cover-up of authorities. With the help of a human rights activist, Kang In-ho brings the situation to media and trial. But, due to some loopholes of the law and the conspiracy, the accused have been met with light punishment only.
It is said that the story is based on actual events. It ends how it's supposed to end, which may be weak and uncalled for if this is fiction. But, the movie is strong where it's supposed to be strong. It's capability to maintain suspense is one. The fluid script, though not really innovative, is another. The kid actors who play victims are believable (I'm nt sure if they really are deaf or just acting).
Rating: 3.5/4.0
Date seen: December 31, 2016
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