

The Silent War
2012-08-10 · 120 min · ★ 6.0
An espionage thriller set in the 1950s and adapted from the novel "Year Suan/Plot Against" by May Jia. Tony Leung Chiu Wai plays a blind man who works for a piano tuner. He is recruited for a spy mission because of his exceptional hearing.
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- Directors
- Alan Mak Siu-fai, Felix Chong Man-keung
- Production companies
- Mei Ah Films Production, Wanda Pictures
- Countries
- Hong Kong, China
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Zhou XunZhang Xuening
Tony Leung Chiu-waiHe Bing
Wang XuebingGuo Xingzhong / Lao Gui / Devi
Mavis FanShen Jing
Dong YongWu Chang, 701 Agent
David Lam WaiZhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent
Jacob Cheung Chi-LeungSparrow
Pal Sinn Lap-ManLuo San Er
Carrie Ng Ka-laiMrs LiTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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