Speechless (2012): Cast & Plot
Speechless is a 2012 romantic drama directed by Simon Chung, starring Pierre-Mathieu Vital as Luke, Jiang Jian and Yung Yung Yu. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Simon Chung
- Original language
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Chinese - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Speechless About?
The premise of Speechless without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A man is discovered by police swimming naked and unable to speak. After being sent to a hospital, he faces transfer to a mental institution. However, his compassionate male nurse proposes an alternative approach, determined to uncover the reason behind the man’s silence. As the mystery unfolds, the nurse, his girlfriend, and a female acquaintance piece together the stranger’s history, revealing the poignant truth behind his inability to communicate.
Speechless Cast & Characters
Pierre-Mathieu Vital leads the cast as Luke, with Jiang Jian as Han and Yung Yung Yu as Ning. Directed by Simon Chung; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Simon Chung
- Pierre-Mathieu Vital as Luke
- Jiang Jian as Han
- Yung Yung Yu as Ning
- Si Tu Yu Ting as Lan
Also Starring in Speechless
· 2 more- Gao Qilun Jiang
- Shaio Yu Hua Chi
Speechless Plot Summary
What happens in Speechless from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Wuhan, a naked man is found by the river and rushed to a local hospital. The man is Luke, who appears unable to speak, and doctors struggle to identify the cause. With no clear diagnosis, officials decide to move him to another facility. A nurse vows to help and plans to smuggle Luke out to his uncle’s village to evade the police.
Full summary
The whole story of Speechless, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Speechless?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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In which Chinese city is the story primarily set?
Speechless Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Sem palavras” and “无言”.
- Also known as
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- Sem palavras
- 无言
- 스피치리스
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Speechless FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Speechless, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Speechless?
Speechless runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Speechless released?
Speechless was released on March 28, 2012.
Who directed Speechless?
Speechless was directed by Simon Chung.
More films by Simon Chung Who is in the cast of Speechless?
Speechless stars Pierre-Mathieu Vital as Luke, Jiang Jian as Han and Yung Yung Yu as Ning, among 6 credited actors.
Does Speechless have a post-credit scene?
No. Speechless has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Speechless in?
The original language of Speechless is Chinese.
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