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Release Year1988
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorJoel Oliansky
WritersJoyce Keener
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsThe Silence at Bethany
About The Silence at Bethany
A young man, searching for meaning and focus in his life, returns to the Mennonite farm community where he was born.
Directed by Joel Oliansky, The Silence at Bethany leans on a strong ensemble — Mark Moses, Susan Wilder, Dakin Matthews — 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 1988.
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