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The Silence

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The Silence is a 1982 short film directed by Michael Toshiyuki Uno. During the Vietnam War, soldier Jason is injured and separated from his platoon. Mei, a mysterious young woman, finds him and takes him into her home. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

DirectorMichael Toshiyuki Uno
WriterPaul G. Hensler

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Cast · Directed by Michael Toshiyuki Uno

LKLynn Kuratomi
Lynn Kuratomi
Mei
EM
Eric Mansker
Sergeant Hayes
SK
Seth Anthony Krakauer
Soldier
JG
Jsu Garcia
Soldier

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The Silence — streaming FAQ

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Is The Silence on Netflix?

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

What is the OTT release date for The Silence?

The Silence hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 1982. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.