The Silent War

The Silent War (2012)

10/08/2012
Drama, Mystery
2h 0m

Overview

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.

  • Alan Mak Siu-FaiDirector, Writer
  • Felix Chong Man-KeungDirector, Writer
  • Original Title

    听风者

  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    Chinese

Keywords

  • undercover agent
  • secret intelligence service
  • assassination attempt
  • morse code
  • blind man
  • adult illiteracy

Top Billed Cast

Zhou Xun

Zhou Xun

Zhang Xuening

Tony Leung

Tony Leung

He Bing

Wang Xuebing

Wang Xuebing

Guo Xingzhong / Lao Gui / Devi

Mavis Fan

Mavis Fan

Shen Jing

Dong Yong

Dong Yong

Wu Chang, 701 Agent

David Lam Wai

David Lam Wai

Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent

Jacob Cheung

Jacob Cheung

Sparrow

Pal Sinn Lap-Man

Pal Sinn Lap-Man

Luo San Er

Carrie Ng Ka-Lai

Carrie Ng Ka-Lai

Mrs Li

Henry Fong Ping

Henry Fong Ping

Mr Chao

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