The Silent War
6.2
An espionage thriller set in the 1950s and adapted from the novel "Year Suan/Plot Against" by May Jia. Tony Leung Chiu Wai plays a blind man who works for a piano tuner. He is recruited for a spy mission because of his exceptional hearing.
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Cast
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Zhou Xun
Zhang Xuening
Known for
Cloud Atlas
Suzhou River
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
He Bing
Known for
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
In the Mood for Love
Wang Xuebing
Guo Xingzhong / Lao Gui / Devi
Known for
Black Coal, Thin Ice
The White Haired Witch of Lunar Kingdom
Mavis Fan
Shen Jing
Known for
Flying Swords of Dragon Gate
Dong Yong
Wu Chang, 701 Agent
Known for
Fearless
Ocean Heaven
David Lam Wai
Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent
Known for
Project A - Part II
A Chinese Ghost Story
Jacob Cheung Chi-Leung
Sparrow
Known for
Twin Dragons
Pal Sinn Lap-Man
Luo San Er
Known for
City Hunter
The Golden Lotus: Love and Desire
Carrie Ng Ka-lai
Mrs Li
Known for
City on Fire
Naked Killer
Henry Fong Ping
Mr Chao
Known for
Black Mask
Infernal Affairs II
Yong Dong
Wu Chang
Lap-Man Tan
Luo San-er
Alan Mak Siu-fai Director · Felix Chong Director Comfort Chan Composer
First release August 10, 2012 · Produced in Hong Kong SAR China, China · Production Wanda Pictures
Production
Mei Ah Films Production
Production
Wanda Pictures
Production
Hong Kong SAR China · China
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Original title
听风者
Original language
Chinese
Spoken on screen
Chinese
Release dates
Hong Kong SAR China · August 10, 2012
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
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