The Silence_
Original: سکوت
Khorshid, a blind child growing up in Tajikistan, is constantly distracted by music and sounds. This frequently causes him to be late to his job as an instrument tuner even though he runs the risk of being fired at a time when his family is in danger of being evicted from their house.
Starring
Tahmineh Normatova, Nadereh Abdelahyeva, Goibibi Ziadolahyeva
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
The Silence was released 28 years ago in 1998.
Overview
Khorshid, a blind child growing up in Tajikistan, is constantly distracted by music and sounds. This frequently causes him to be late to his job as an instru...
The Silence is a Drama, Music film with a runtime of 1h 16m.
CAST (3)
TN
Tahmineh Normatova
Khorshid
NA
Nadereh Abdelahyeva
Nadareh
GZ
Goibibi Ziadolahyeva
Khorshid's Mother
STUDIOS (2)
MK2 Films
Makhmalbaf Film House Productions
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
76 min (1h 16m)
Original Title
سکوت
Language
FA
Country
IR, France, TJ
Rating
6.4/10 (39 votes)
Popularity
2
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Silence about?
Khorshid, a blind child growing up in Tajikistan, is constantly distracted by music and sounds. This frequently causes him to be late to his job as an instrument tuner even though he runs the risk of being fired at a time when his family is in danger of being evicted from their house.
How long is The Silence?
The Silence has a runtime of 76 minutes (1h 16m).
Who stars in The Silence?
The cast of The Silence includes Tahmineh Normatova, Nadereh Abdelahyeva, Goibibi Ziadolahyeva.
What is the rating of The Silence?
The Silence has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 39 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Music