A Place Called Silence (2024) Movie Review

A Place Called Silence – Movie Review

First Reaction – A Place Called Silence is a brutally violent revenge movie.

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ABC Film Challenge – World Cinema – Q (Director Quah)

Director: Sam Quah

Writer: Sam Quah (Screenplay)

Cast

Chuan-jun Wang (The Three-Body Problem)
Ning Chang
Francis Ng (Infernal Affairs II)
Shengdi Wang
Ming Cai

Storyline: Middle schooler Chen Yutong found herself tormented at school, yet her mother Li Han couldn’t shield her daughter from this “inferno”. The people surrounding them chose to ignore the situation, leading to an escalation of hostility as a result of the widespread indifference.

Runtime: 1 Hour 59 Minutes

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

A Town Named Tranquility

The narrative commences with Chen Yutong (Wang), who encounters yet another instance of torment by school bullies. Her mother, Li Han (Chang), attempts to aid her but finds it challenging to maintain composure. But an unusual turn of events occurs that same night when some of the tormentors mysteriously vanish, prompting the police to launch an investigation into their whereabouts.

Upon finding a student’s lifeless body, suspicion about the culprit swells among everyone. But it turns out others had been observing the violent events, making Li Han responsible for ensuring Yutong’s safety from this fresh danger.

Verdict on A Place Called Silence

Recap

The film explores the aftermath of harassment within a school environment, depicting the targeted student suffering without any intervention. Yet, there’s someone who has different ideas about how to handle the tormentors, leading to a series of fatalities among them.

Best Parts

The film skillfully stirs up your desire for the tormentors to face their consequences, offering no pity or compassion for them whatsoever. It may be tough to endure, but the powerful drive for retribution following the bullying is palpable and underscores the depth of love ones’ anger.

Worst Parts

The degree of corruption within the school is astounding, and it’s equally troubling that the police appear uninvolved. There was a general apathy, making it the most unsettling aspect of the film.

Final Thoughts – A Place Called Silence is disturbing for the lack of action.

2025-05-17 14:37

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