The Silent Treatment
“What if past love doesn't take place between two people, but becomes a complex jigsaw of the past that draws in different lives.”
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Caroline Strubbe
- Screenplay & Story
- Caroline Strubbe
- Original Score
- Albert Márkos
- Original Title
- The Silent Treatment
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Hungary, Netherlands, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch, English, Hungarian
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Budget
- $2.1M
- Production Studios
- Minds Meet, Volya Films, Laokoon Filmgroup
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Caroline Strubbe
Caroline Strubbe
Albert Márkos
David Williamson
David Verdurme, Louis Deruddere, Arthur Nelissen
Department Leadership Roster
Caroline Strubbe
Director
Caroline Strubbe
Writer
David Williamson
Director of Photography
David Verdurme
Editor
Louis Deruddere
Editor
Arthur Nelissen
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Silent Treatment
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Silent Treatment about?
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.
Who directed The Silent Treatment?
The Silent Treatment was directed by Caroline Strubbe.
Who stars in The Silent Treatment?
The principal cast of The Silent Treatment includes Kimke Desart, Zoltán Miklós Hajdu, Diána Magdolna Kiss, Sam Louwyck, Lisbeth Gruwez.
When was The Silent Treatment released and how long is it?
The Silent Treatment was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Silent Treatment?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Silent Treatment was composed by Albert Márkos.