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: A girls' boarding sanitarium in Gyeongseong (Seoul) in 1938, during the Japanese occupation of Korea .

: Reviewers from Ready Steady Cut describe the film as "utterly beautiful," highlighting its use of light, set design, and forest scenery. The production values are consistently noted as "sterling".

Critics generally praise the film for its technical mastery and performances but note a disconnect between its two halves. The Silenced

“The movie starts strong with an eerie atmosphere... But once the secrets are revealed, it loses its charm—the plot feels too simple and rushed compared to the suspense that was built up.” Reddit · r/Koreanfilm · 8 months ago Movie Context

: The chemistry between lead actresses Park Bo-young and Park So-dam (later of Parasite fame) is frequently cited as the movie's "emotional anchor". Park Bo-young is praised for her range, moving from a timid, sickly girl to a much fiercer presence. : A girls' boarding sanitarium in Gyeongseong (Seoul)

“Beautifully filmed, an intelligent script, and a not-so-subtle political subtext. Not a scare-fest or gore-fest.” Rotten Tomatoes

: Shizuko (Ju-ran) is sent to a remote school for treatment of tuberculosis. She soon discovers that students are disappearing and that she is being subjected to mysterious medication that grants her superhuman strength and pain immunity. Critics generally praise the film for its technical

The 2015 South Korean film The Silenced (Korean title: Gyeongseong School: The Lost Girls ) is widely considered a visually stunning and atmospheric mystery that ultimately divides audiences with its sharp mid-movie genre shift. Summary of Reception