Hush! (2001)

Basics: 2 guys who are gay, one female who is lonely for someone to love. The woman approaches 1 of the guys and wants him to seed her would be child... See full synopsis »

Director:

Ryosuke Hashiguchi

Writer:

Ryosuke Hashiguchi (screenplay)

Stars:

Reiko Kataoka, Kazuya Takahashi, Seiichi Tanabe

6 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Reiko Kataoka	...	Asako Fujikura
Kazuya Takahashi	...	Naoya Hase
Seiichi Tanabe	...	Katsuhiro Kurita
Yôko Akino	...	Yoko Kurita
Manami Fuji	...	Katsumi Hase, Naoya's Mother
Ken Mitsuishi	...	Shoji Kurita, Katsuhiro's brother
Tsugumi	...	Emi Nagata
Tetsu Sawaki	...	Makoto
Yôsuke Saitô	...	Aritomo
Kanako Fukaura	...	Mrs. Tadokoro
Satoshi Yamanaka	...	Yuji
Ryô Iwamatsu	...	Gynecologist
Minori Terada	...	Mr. Fujikura, Ayako's Father
Yasushi Inoue	...	Mayama
Hiroshi Anan	...	Chief

Storyline

Basics: 2 guys who are gay, one female who is lonely for someone to love. The woman approaches 1 of the guys and wants him to seed her would be child... See full synopsis »

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Plot Keywords:

homosexual | gynecologist | gay interest | gay parent | homosexuality | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese

Release Date:

3 July 2002 (France)

Also Known As:

Silêncio!

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$5,322 (USA) (8 November 2002)

Gross:

$21,278 (USA) (27 June 2003)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Siglo Ltd.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

135 min 136 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo Dolby

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Hush Little Baby"
(Traditional)
Performed by Bobby McFerrin & Yo-Yo Ma

User Reviews

It's always the quiet ones...

If you like your movies subtle and sweet, then this should be just the ticket. Although the subject matter isn't too out there in the West, it's interesting to see it broached in the Japanese context, where tradition and respect for family are still held in high esteem. The film deals with familial relationships now, and as such presents a refreshing and forward thinking outlook on the nature of the family unit in the 21st century. Hashiguchi lets us watch these intimate relationships as they build up and, in some cases, break down, without feeling intrusive. There are some wonderful scenes of extended dialogue, the sort of meandering conversations that go nowhere, but that are incredibly involving nonetheless. All the performances are spot on, and there's just the right balance between the humour and the heartache. It's a slow, talky film, but still highly rewarding.