Silence (film)

"Silence" is a historical drama film directed by Martin Scorsese, based on the 1966 novel by Shūsaku Endō. It tells the story of two 17th-century Portuguese Jesuit missionaries who travel to Japan to find their missing mentor and spread Christianity during a time of intense religious persecution. The film explores themes of faith, doubt, suffering, and sacrifice as the characters face moral and spiritual dilemmas amid violent oppression. Filled with contemplative storytelling and profound questions about belief, "Silence" offers a nuanced meditation on the challenges of holding onto faith under extreme adversity.