When the City Fell Silent
Cantonese. Directed by Joseph McKenna.
While living in Hong Kong in 2023, Chan Nim mysteriously loses her ability to speak. With her camera and diary, she silently explores Hong Kong's past, present, and uncertain future.
- Runtime
- 0h 12m
- Post-credits
- Not out yet
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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Details
- Release date in India
- Released
- Original title
- 風燭之年
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- Freya Xu, Joseph McKenna
- Budget
- $820
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What movies are like When the City Fell Silent?
If you liked When the City Fell Silent, try Ten Years, Comrades, Almost a Love Story, Still Human.
Who directed When the City Fell Silent?
When the City Fell Silent was directed by Joseph McKenna and stars Freya Xu.