Silence of the Sea

At the vernissage of an exhibition of his works painter Tamura notices a forgery, meanwhile, the dead body of a woman is found at sea. As news of both incidents travels, an unexpected connection transpires. A deeply felt drama on authenticity, ageing and love.

In the strictly codified world of high-society Japan, the forgery found amongst Tamura’s works triggers a range of sentiments: anger at imposture, shame of scandal, questions about ownership and quiet appreciation for the superior aesthetic qualities of the fake.  An investigation into the forgery leads the police to Ryuji, a reclusive artist who has a knotty personal history with Tamura.  

In his rhapsodic drama Silence of the Sea, veteran Japanese filmmaker Wakamatsu Setsuro offers an unfeigned meditation on ageing, authenticity and love. Sincere and contemplative, Wakamatsu’s film commits itself to a deeply romantic conception of the genius artist – tortured, obsessive, gifted – in its exploration of the enduring values of truth and beauty in art and life. 

– Srikanth Srinivasan

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