Silent City (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2012, Silent City is a fantasy and drama film directed by Threes Anna, running about 87 minutes. “Passion doesn't need a language” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young Dutch woman, Rosa, comes to Japan to learn the art of preparing fish from Master Hon, the best fish-chef in the world. Against her expectation Rosa has to work in the cleaning-kitchen, together with other unpaid novices. Here begins her lonely journey through the alien and hierarchic world of the famous fish restaurant.
Who’s in it. Silent City stars Laurence Roothooft as Rosa, Makoto Makita as Master Kon, Shinji Otani as Suzuki-san and Ayako Kobayashi as Aki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Silent City has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Silent City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Silent City tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Silent City (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Silent City change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Silent City worth watching?
- Silent City holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Silent City?
- Silent City stars Laurence Roothooft, Makoto Makita, Shinji Otani, Ayako Kobayashi and Kenichi Sano.
- When was Silent City released?
- Silent City was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.