Great story with dark humor.About how a environment can affect on people personalities.Great cast especially Yoo Ah-in without a single line in the movie. and to the two kids act so natural. Great ending that leave us to imagine.

Although the movie is kinda subtle and no plot here, the movie can still touch me at some point. Yoo Ah In doesnt have a single line in the movie but he still show expressions through his eyes and he sacrificed so much for the character (gain weights). The little girl's acting skill was incredible.

Voice of Silence is a South Korean independent crime-drama written and directed by Hong Eui-jong. This is her first feature length film and her screenplay was selected as one of the top 12 projects at Vennice Bennale College-Cinema 2016/2017 in 2016. The plot follows Tae-in (portrayed by Yoo Ah-in) whom has become of my favorite actors in South Korea. He delivers an excellent performance through his facial expressions and mannerisms as a mute man who reluctantly agrees to be the caretaker of an eleven year girl surrounding a ransom scheme. He was persuaded by his religious companion Chang-bok (portrayed by Yoo Jae-myung) after recieving orders from their boss. These two men are morally conflicted as they tidy up the dirty work committed by criminal organizations in order to make ends meet. A result of living in impoverished environments.

This is where the film succeeds as Eui-jong attempts to humanize Tae-in and Chang-bok through an exceptional character driven-narrative. Indicating that not all men are monsters and these are individuals/victims who have been receiving the short end of the stick.

During the course of events, we witness the bond between Tae-in and this young girl who develops Stockholm syndrome for her captor due to his kindness and humility towards her as he has a younger sister around her age-range who she forms a connection with. And I believe the common theme this movie deals with is the relationships that we build with others and how they can leave a lasting impact on our lives despite them not being blood relatives. Helping us become better people in the process. Although, not quite as original, this is a satisfying slow-burn with touching moments in-between.

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