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Speechless
A mysterious, exotic and riveting drama about a nameless man discovered naked on a riverbank, who forms a bond with the hospital assistant who can communicate with him.
Director: Simon Chung
Overview
A mysterious, exotic and riveting drama about a nameless man who's discovered naked on a riverbank. Taken to hospital, he forms an increasingly close and sexual bond with a hospital assistant, who is the only person with whom he's able to communicate. As the beguiling stranger's predicament verges into dangerous territory, their relationship becomes crucial for his survival.
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