Hear the Silence
Synopsis
The four-year-old Nicolas Shield leads a brash and peaceful life. An annual unpleasant day has arrived: he has to visit the doctor to get an injection against mumps, measles and rubella. This goes without any problem, because Nicolas - also called Nicky - is a good guy. However, after a few months, Nicolas's behavior begins to change. Mother Christine does everything to get the boy back on the right track. But then comes the dreaded diagnosis: Nicky suffers from autism.
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Juliet Stevenson
Christine Shields
Andrew Woodall
Martin Shields
Hugh Bonneville
Dr. Andrew Wakefield
Adie Allen
Dr. Carmel Wakefield
Emma Pike
Emma
Todd Boyce
Simonson
Felicity Montagu
Mary Watt
Adrian Rawlins
Dr. Tony Danielson
Harvey Virdi
Dr. Ash's receptionist
Richard Durden
Dr. Austen Parker
Denise Stephenson
Red-headed woman
Gabrielle Jourdan
Sarah
Finlay Robertson
Journalist
Fred Pearson
Dr. Terence Roberts
Paul Antony-Barber
Trust director
Cate Fowler
Headteacher
Peter Halliday
Sir Kenneth Calman
Jan Harvey
Dr Mead
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Fywell
- Screenplay & Story
- Timothy Prager
- Original Title
- Hear the Silence
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Zen Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Fywell
Timothy Prager
Department Leadership Roster
Timothy Prager
Writer
Tim Fywell
Director
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What is Hear the Silence about?
The four-year-old Nicolas Shield leads a brash and peaceful life. An annual unpleasant day has arrived: he has to visit the doctor to get an injection against mumps, measles and rubella. This goes without any problem, because Nicolas - also called Nicky - is a good guy. However, after a few months, Nicolas's behavior begins to change. Mother Christine does everything to get the boy back on the right track. But then comes the dreaded diagnosis: Nicky suffers from autism.
Who directed Hear the Silence?
Hear the Silence was directed by Tim Fywell.
Who stars in Hear the Silence?
The principal cast of Hear the Silence includes Juliet Stevenson, Andrew Woodall, Hugh Bonneville, Adie Allen, Emma Pike.
When was Hear the Silence released and how long is it?
Hear the Silence was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.