Sounds of Silence
“A danger only he can see. A secret only he can hear.”
Synopsis
In Los Angeles, photographer Peter Mitchell learns that he has inherited a palatial estate in Sweden from his unknown relative, Annie Holst. He, his girlfriend Sarah, and her deaf son Dennis, head overseas to decide whether to live in the property or to sell it. But when they arrive, they find the locals offer a chilly reception whenever Annie's name is mentioned. It turns out that Annie had lost her son some 50 years ago in a tragedy at the nearby orphanage where she had placed him temporarily, due to circumstances beyond her control. But she had continued to see her son even after his death. Now, young Dennis is drawn to the derelict orphanage, and to a new friend who only he can see. And Peter must solve a decades-old mystery of how the orphans died before his family faces a similar fate.
Top Cast
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Peter Nelson
Peter Mitchell
Kristen Jensen
Sarah Richards
Dennis Castillo
Dennis Richards
Troy Donahue
Larry Haughton
Rico Rönnbäck
Thomas Hansen
Gunnar Öhlund
Old Charles
Johnny Harborg
Frank
Vanja Rodefeldt
Margareth Johnsson
Elsa Gastrin
Annie Holst
Jonas Ivarsson
Bill
Peter Borg
Young Charles
Bruno Desire
Young Frank
Hasse Andersson
Bar Owner
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Borg
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Borg, Johan Dernelius, Marc Fiorini
- Original Score
- Martin Brandqvist
- Original Title
- Sounds of Silence
- Country of Origin
- Sweden, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Cobra Entertainment Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Borg
Peter Borg, Johan Dernelius, Marc Fiorini
Martin Brandqvist
Mats Hallesjö
Kjell Larsson
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Borg
Director
Mats Hallesjö
Editor
Charlott Axenström
Costume Design
Kjell Larsson
Producer
Martin Brandqvist
Original Music Composer
Peter Borg
Writer
Marc Fiorini
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sounds of Silence
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sounds of Silence about?
In Los Angeles, photographer Peter Mitchell learns that he has inherited a palatial estate in Sweden from his unknown relative, Annie Holst. He, his girlfriend Sarah, and her deaf son Dennis, head overseas to decide whether to live in the property or to sell it. But when they arrive, they find the locals offer a chilly reception whenever Annie's name is mentioned. It turns out that Annie had lost her son some 50 years ago in a tragedy at the nearby orphanage where she had placed him temporarily, due to circumstances beyond her control. But she had continued to see her son even after his death. Now, young Dennis is drawn to the derelict orphanage, and to a new friend who only he can see. And Peter must solve a decades-old mystery of how the orphans died before his family faces a similar fate.
Who directed Sounds of Silence?
Sounds of Silence was directed by Peter Borg.
Who stars in Sounds of Silence?
The principal cast of Sounds of Silence includes Peter Nelson, Kristen Jensen, Dennis Castillo, Troy Donahue, Rico Rönnbäck.
When was Sounds of Silence released and how long is it?
Sounds of Silence was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Sounds of Silence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sounds of Silence was composed by Martin Brandqvist.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sounds of Silence?
Sounds of Silence holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).