Actor Yoo Ah In challenges a new role where he will act without saying any lines.
Definitely on a roll this year, Yoo Ah In notches movie no. 2 with Voice of Silence. After his successful stint with #Alive, he suits up to the role of Tae-in, a crime scene cleaner of an organized crime syndicate. His job is to dispose corpses of the from the evil dealings of the syndicate.
During the media conference for the film, the actor has shared insights about his new role. “As an actor, a character without any lines was easy to act but at the same time challenging,” Yoo said.
Clarifying how his character still makes some noise in the movie, he relays his thoughts about Tae-in. “I think he can talk. But it seems like he is declining to communicate with the world because of something that happened to him in the past.”
For his new role, Yoo Ah In also increased weight to 15kg and even shaved his head.
A new take on crime-themed film
Voice of Silence pairs the actor to character actor Yoo Jae Myung, who was revealed to have obviously anchored most of the talking in the film.
Portraying Chang-bok, he works with Tae-in as a corpse cleaner. Conveying his character’s goal, he said how Chang-bok’s talkative attitude is a way to self-rationalize. His ultimate goal is to earn money and depart from the dirty job.
The contrast in their characters would be highlighted in the defining plot moment of the film. That is when they face a setback for becoming responsible to a kidnapped girl who suddenly died.
Helming the project is director Hong Eui-jeong whose debut work was sci-fi flick Habitat. Hong unveiled her motivation in creating a crime story that deviates from the usual standard. She explained her use of brightly colored scenes instead of somber ones.
Aside from aiming to present the vague line between good and evil, Voice of Silence imparts the lessons on how we should rightfully judge between right and wrong.
Premiere Date
Along with two posters, Ace Maker Movie Works Co., Ltd. confirmed the launch date of the film to be on October 15. The posters vividly highlight the unconventional character transformation of Yoo Ah In and Yoo Ja Myung.
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Source/Photos: Korea Herald | Sports Donga
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