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Silent Voices (2026)
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Silent Voices (2026)

Genre
Drama
Release Date
May 19, 2026
Studio
Columbia University
Genre
Drama
Release Date
May 19, 2026
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
017 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
Columbia University
Official Site
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Director
Nadine Jin
Producer
Janet Yang, Julia S. Gouw, Michelle K. Sugihara
Screenwriter
Nadine Jin
Starring
  • Sook Hyung Yang
  • Kim Jong-man
  • Amy Yeh
  • Chloe Chan
  • Maria Muller
  • Jennifer Taher
  • Melinda Nanovsky
  • Jules Devin

In this haunting short film directed by Nadine Jin, a young woman named Mei discovers she possesses an extraordinary and unsettling ability: she can hear the unspoken thoughts of those who have been silenced by trauma. Living in a bustling city where everyone hides behind carefully constructed facades, Mei is drawn into the lives of strangers whose internal cries for help are deafening to her. Her gift becomes a burden as she navigates a world of muffled pain, encountering a grieving widower, a bullied teenager, and a war veteran, each carrying a secret too heavy to voice. Mei’s motivation shifts from self-preservation to a desperate need to offer solace, even as the weight of their silent screams threatens to consume her. The film masterfully blends elements of psychological drama with a subtle supernatural aura, creating an atmosphere of quiet tension and profound empathy. As Mei learns that some voices are meant to be heard even when they choose not to speak, she must confront the most difficult question of all: can she truly help others without first finding her own voice?

GENRE: Drama YEAR: 2026