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Silent Souls

2010, Movie, 1h 17min

Miron Alekseevich, director of a paper and pulp mill, goes to bury his wife Tanya in the place where they once spent their honeymoon. He goes not alone, but with a photographer named Stork, to whom he tells touching details of his life with Tanya. The narrative weaves together the memories of the characters, as well as the rituals and beliefs of the Meri people, a small Finnish tribe that once lived in the Northern Volga region and dissolved among the Russians.

Country: Russia

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Reviews

Critic Roger Ebert

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Road movies take many forms, and "Silent Souls" is the road movie as metaphysical memory and meditation. This profound and immensely touching film in only 75 perfect minutes achieves the profundity of an epic.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Alison Willmore

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the sincerity of the film’s thoughts on loss and longing, on the burdens of grief, and on reawakened awareness of existence, is always painfully heartfelt.

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Critic David Parkinson

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...a poetic and deeply moving study of love, loss and the enduring relevance of suppressed custom, evoking the feel of an eerie Russian folk tale.

Read full review at Empire

Frequently asked questions

What is Silent Souls about? Toggle content

In the misty backdrop of rural Russia, a man and his friend embark on a profound journey to lay the former's beloved wife to rest, in accordance with the age-old traditions of the Merya culture. As they traverse the picturesque landscape, the man shares intimate memories of his life with his wife, but soon realizes that he wasn't the only one who loved her. A story of love, loss, and the power of tradition, Silent Souls is a poignant reflection on the fragility of human relationships.

Where can I stream Silent Souls? Toggle content

You can stream Silent Souls on: Apple TV

What movies are similar to Silent Souls? Toggle content

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When was Silent Souls released in theaters? Toggle content

Silent Souls was released in theaters on October 10, 2010.