Baomin is a miner who works far away from home because of some disputes he had with the townsfolk years ago, whilst his wife and son remain near the mountains running a small sheep farm. One day, Baomin learns that his son Lei hasn't come back from shepherding for two days. He goes back to find his son. His appearance back in town makes people anxious. Searching for his son, Baomin heads for the rough and dangerous mountains, but the resentment and distrust of the townsfolk leads them to turn a blind eye to the reality of a missing child, and the corruption and danger permeating their lives.
China continues to be a superpower when it comes to the slow-burning mystery drama genre, Ash is Purest White (2018) and Long Day's Journey Into Night (2018) being some of the most recent. Wrath of Silence gushes with a heavy mood and takes its time telling a story that's not in a hurry to get to all the violent parts, but more inclined to portray a desperate father's search for his son and how warped his morals can become in the hunt for the perpetrators. Not the ideal film for people with short attention spans but a treat for cineasts and lovers of thoughtful, beautiful cinematography.
China continues to be a superpower when it comes to the slow-burning mystery drama genre, Ash is Purest White (2018) and Long Day's Journey Into Night (2018) being some of the most recent. Wrath of Silence gushes with a heavy mood and takes its time telling a story that's not in a hurry to get to all the violent parts, but more inclined to portray a desperate father's search for his son and how warped his morals can become in the hunt for the perpetrators. Not the ideal film for people with short attention spans but a treat for cineasts and lovers of thoughtful, beautiful cinematography.
Genre: Crime/Drama/Mystery
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