**_Great filmmaking, cast and locations, but strangely inert (overlong) story_** Released in late 2016 and directed by Martin Scorsese based on the novel by Shûsaku Endô, "Silence" chronicles events in 1640 when two Jesuit priests (Andrew Garfield & Adam Driver) journey to Japan to check on the persecuted church and find out what happened to their mentor, whom it is rumored fell from the faith (Liam Neeson).…
Top Cast
Andrew Garfield
Rodrigues
Adam Driver
Garupe
Liam Neeson
Ferreira
Tadanobu Asano
Interpreter
Ciarán Hinds
Father Valignano
Issey Ogata
Old Samurai / Inoue
Shinya Tsukamoto
Mokichi
Yoshi Oida
Ichizo
Yosuke Kubozuka
Kichijiro
Kaoru Endō
Unzen Samurai (Uneme)
Diego Calderón
Prisoner Augustinian Friar #2
Rafael Kading
Prisoner Augustinian Friar #1
Matthew Blake
Prisoner Franciscan Friar
Benoit Masse
Prisoner Augustinian Friar #3
Tetsuya Igawa
Prisoner Japanese Jesuit
Shi Liang
Chinese Businessman (Mr. Chun)
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FAQ about Silence
What is Silence about?
In the 17th century, two Portuguese Jesuit priests travel to Japan in an attempt to locate their mentor, who is rumored to have committed apostasy, and to propagate Catholicism.
When was Silence released?
Silence was released in 2016.
What genres does Silence belong to?
Silence is categorised as Drama, History.
Who stars in Silence?
The cast of Silence includes Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver, Liam Neeson, Tadanobu Asano, Ciarán Hinds.