Voice of Silence

Voice of Silence elicits a profound sense of sadness and melancholy due to its bleak portrayal of characters living on the fringes of society and the vulnerable situation of the kidnapped girl. Anxiety and anticipation are consistently high as viewers are kept on edge about the fate of Cho-hee and the moral dilemmas faced by Tae-in and Chang-bok. A strong feeling of empathy is evoked for the mute protagonist and the innocent victim, while the dark subject matter of crime scenes and kidnapping contributes to a disturbing atmosphere. Underlying anger may arise from the injustices and the harsh realities depicted.