Silent Friend review: A ginkgo tree illuminates human connection

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"Silent Friend," a cerebral drama, explores plant and human connection through three interconnected stories. The film features Tony Leung Chiu-Wai as a neuroscientist fixated on a ginkgo tree during lockdown, alongside narratives from 1908 and 1972. Director Ildiko Enyedi's work, known for exploring loners and human bonds, uses distinct visual styles for each time period.


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