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Release Year2026
Runtime2h 27m
LanguageCantonese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes43
DirectorIldikó Enyedi
WritersIldikó Enyedi
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsSilent Friend
About Silent Friend
In the heart of a botanical garden in a medieval university town in Germany stands a majestic ginkgo tree. This silent witness has observed over a century the quiet rhythms of transformation across three human lives. At three distinct moments across the 20th and 21st centuries, these people — each carrying their own questions and inner struggles — inevitably find themselves drawn into the presence of this tree, full of mystery and meaning.
Directed by Ildikó Enyedi, Silent Friend leans on a strong ensemble — Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Léa Seydoux, Luna Wedler — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2026.
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