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The Silent Treatment
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The Silent Treatment

2025-10-10 · 125 min · Not rated

Drama

The Silent Treatment is a story about three characters whose lives are imprisoned in each other’s past. As a victim from Stockholm syndrome, the 18-year-old Belgian girl Tess has developed an obsession with her allegedly kidnapper, the 43-year-old Hungarian Szabolcs. Through the actions of his partner, the 34-year-old Hungarian Andrea, Tess will finally find her peace. Andrea will help the young woman in changing her distorted relationship from obsessional love to a peaceful mind.

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Production details

Directors
Caroline Strubbe
Production companies
Minds Meet, Volya Films, Laokoon Filmgroup
Countries
Belgium, Hungary, Netherlands, Germany
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,100,000

Top Cast

Kimke DesartKimke DesartTess
Zoltán Miklós HajduSzabolcs
Diána Magdolna KissDiána Magdolna KissAndrea
Sam LouwyckSam LouwyckMarcus
Lisbeth GruwezBettina

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