Silent Friend
2026 · 147 min · Director: Ildikó Enyedi
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
On the grounds of a medieval German university town looms an imposing Ginkgo biloba, a tree whose longevity stands in marked contrast to three intimate, human-scaled stories. In 1908, the university’s first female student gains admission into the prestigious botany department, confronting the sexism of both professors and peers. In 1972, amidst counterculture movements, a reserved student finds his attention captured by a fellow housemate and the geranium plant she studies. In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, a neuroscientist from Hong Kong secures the help of a renowned botanist for an experiment on the old ginkgo tree.
Emotional fingerprint
Silent Friend (2026) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Awe 28%, Melancholy 25%, Empathy 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Awe28%
- Melancholy25%
- Empathy20%
- Curiosity15%
- Hope12%
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Share of emotional signal, not the percentage of people or a probability of enjoyment.
Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Awe, Melancholy, Empathy. Genres: Drama. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Awe, Melancholy and Empathy. Its IMDb rating of 7.3/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 70/100.
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Emotional journey
- Empathy
- Curiosity
- Tension
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Humor
Dominant emotion: Empathy
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Melancholy
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Empathy | Curiosity | Tension |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 4′ | Humor | 25 % | 20 % | 20 % | 8 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 11′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 18′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 26′ | Empathy | 52 % | 45 % | 33 % | 45 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 33′ | Empathy | 50 % | 43 % | 29 % | 36 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 40′ | Empathy | 48 % | 38 % | 31 % | 21 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 48′ | Curiosity | 48 % | 33 % | 40 % | 20 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 55′ | Empathy | 52 % | 43 % | 40 % | 34 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 62′ | Empathy | 56 % | 53 % | 33 % | 43 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 70′ | Empathy | 49 % | 45 % | 29 % | 31 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 77′ | Humor | 37 % | 28 % | 31 % | 15 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 85′ | Curiosity | 38 % | 25 % | 34 % | 18 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 92′ | Humor | 38 % | 29 % | 26 % | 21 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 99′ | Melancholy | 31 % | 25 % | 19 % | 17 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 107′ | Curiosity | 33 % | 22 % | 25 % | 24 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 114′ | Tension | 46 % | 29 % | 28 % | 41 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 121′ | Tension | 53 % | 41 % | 26 % | 43 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 129′ | Empathy | 48 % | 45 % | 25 % | 28 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 136′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 143′ | Melancholy | 42 % | 10 % | 18 % | 5 % |
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Cast
Thomas
Gundula
Prof. Wild
Peter
Annelore
Herr Voss
Prof. Kong
Franz
Udo
Karl
Josef
News, Female Voice
Details
- Directed by
- Ildikó Enyedi
- Written by
- Ildikó Enyedi
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2026
- Runtime
- 147 min
- Country
- France, Germany, Hungary, China, Belgium
- Genres
- Drama
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Awe
- Data updated
Where to watch
Rent
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