Silent Calls
炎馬の如く
Synopsis
Koji has lived his whole life in the shadow of his brilliant older brother, burdened by insecurity and self-doubt. His only refuge is the bar "Arles," until one night he is humiliated by the intimidating regular Soma and harmed by Soma's subordinate Endo. Shattered but determined, Koji begins a twisted path of revenge—haunting Soma with relentless silent phone calls that slowly break his composure. As Soma unravels, Koji discovers a disturbing sense of power and comfort in this cruel game, pulling him deeper into a darkness from which he may never return.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Satoru Kobayashi
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoiko Yamase
- Original Title
- 炎馬の如く
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Okura Pictures, Kobayashi Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Satoru Kobayashi
Yoiko Yamase
Katsuji Oyamada
Kazuo Inoue
Department Leadership Roster
Kazuo Inoue
Editor
Yoiko Yamase
Screenplay
Satoru Kobayashi
Director
Katsuji Oyamada
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Silent Calls
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What is Silent Calls about?
Koji has lived his whole life in the shadow of his brilliant older brother, burdened by insecurity and self-doubt. His only refuge is the bar "Arles," until one night he is humiliated by the intimidating regular Soma and harmed by Soma's subordinate Endo. Shattered but determined, Koji begins a twisted path of revenge—haunting Soma with relentless silent phone calls that slowly break his composure. As Soma unravels, Koji discovers a disturbing sense of power and comfort in this cruel game, pulling him deeper into a darkness from which he may never return.
Who directed Silent Calls?
Silent Calls was directed by Satoru Kobayashi.
Who stars in Silent Calls?
The principal cast of Silent Calls includes Mugihito, Shinya Kaga, Yu Koike, Tomomaru Murai, Yūichi Minato.
When was Silent Calls released and how long is it?
Silent Calls was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.