The Silence (1998)

Director: Mohsen Makhmalbaf

Khorshid, a blind child growing up in Tajikistan, is constantly distracted by music and sounds. This frequently causes him to be late to his job as an instrument tuner even though he runs the risk of being fired at a time when his family is in danger of being evicted from their house.

Cast

Tahmineh Normatova

Khorshid

Nadereh Abdelahyeva

Nadareh

Goibibi Ziadolahyeva

Khorshid's Mother