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Breaking the Silence

7.020001h 30mMovieDrama

Gong Li stars in this low-key drama about a single mother who will do anything to provide for her son. Sun Liying (Li) struggles to care for her hearing-impaired child Zheng Da (Gao Xin) after her taxi driver husband divorces her. After…

DirectorSun Zhou
WritersLiu Heng·Sun Zhou

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Cast · Directed by Sun Zhou

GLGong Li
Gong Li
Sun Liying
LLLü Liping
Lü Liping
LKLei Kesheng
Lei Kesheng
SJShi Jingming
Shi Jingming
GXGao Xin
Gao Xin
YXYue Xiuqing
Yue Xiuqing
QL
Qing Lin
LCLi Chengru
Li Chengru
YZ
Yufeng Zhou
YG
Yue Guan

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Breaking the Silence — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Breaking the Silence?

Breaking the Silence isn't streaming anywhere in India yet.

Is Breaking the Silence on Netflix?

No, Breaking the Silence is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is Breaking the Silence on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch Breaking the Silence for free?

Breaking the Silence isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Breaking the Silence?

Breaking the Silence hasn't started streaming in India yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 14, 2000. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.