I read a lot of reviews and saw a few spoilers about this movie, so I wasn’t sure if it was a film I wanted to pursue. Nevertheless, I decided to give it a shot! Seeing Yamada Ryosuke as a child actor who has grown over the years really resonated with me. His role in Ore No Kawaii wa Mousugu Shohikigen caught my attention and made me more interested in his acting career.

He often plays the cold bad boy or the heartthrob that everyone loves, but there was something about his character in that film that compelled me to pay closer attention. This is the biggest reason why I gave this movie a chance.

First off, I really like the title of this movie, Silent Love, as it perfectly captures the essence of the film. Expect a lot of quiet moments and pay attention to the small details—because these elements made the film exciting for me. For example, the gesture of the bell that signaled his presence while he patiently watched over and helped her was quite touching. I loved how he was drawn to her; despite being unable to speak, he did everything he could to help her dreams come true—even going to jail for her. That’s a sacrifice only someone who truly loves you would make.

I won’t delve too much into the storyline, as it is a simple love story: a mute boy in love with a girl who goes blind, and they connect through piano. It may not have the dramatic flair of K-dramas, but if you focus on the details of their acting and expressions, you’ll find the highlights in these subtle moments

Since it’s been a while since I’ve watched a Japanese romance movie, I’m giving it a pretty high rating as it did not disappoint. Instead, it reminded me of the slow pace and attention to detail typical of Japanese films. This was anything but silent for me.

Rating 8/10