The Silent Treatment (2025)

What if past love doesn't take place between two people, but becomes a complex jigsaw of the past that draws in different lives.

The Silent Treatment (2025) poster

The Silent Treatment is a story about three characters whose lives are imprisoned in each other’s past. As a victim from Stockholm syndrome, the 18-year-old Belgian girl Tess has developed an obsession with her allegedly kidnapper, the 43-year-old Hungarian Szabolcs. Through the actions of his partner, the 34-year-old Hungarian Andrea, Tess will finally find her peace. Andrea will help the young woman in changing her distorted relationship from obsessional love to a peaceful mind.

Director: Caroline Strubbe
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 125 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Albert Márkos
Cinematography: David Williamson
Editing: David Verdurme, Louis Deruddere
Production: Minds Meet, Volya Films, Laokoon Filmgroup
Language: Nederlands, English, Magyar
Budget: $2M
Original Language: en

Keywords

stockholm syndrome, past life, past love, trilogy, trying to forget to remember

More Films by Director: Caroline Strubbe
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Silent Treatment about?
The Silent Treatment is a story about three characters whose lives are imprisoned in each other’s past. As a victim from Stockholm syndrome, the 18-year-old Belgian girl Tess has developed an obsession with her allegedly kidnapper, the 43-year-old Hungarian Szabolcs. Through the actions of his partner, the 34-year-old Hungarian Andrea, Tess will finally find her peace. Andrea will help the young woman in changing her distorted relationship from obsessional love to a peaceful mind.
Who directed The Silent Treatment?
The Silent Treatment was directed by Caroline Strubbe.
Who stars in The Silent Treatment?
The Silent Treatment stars Kimke Desart, Zoltán Miklós Hajdu, Diána Magdolna Kiss, Sam Louwyck, Lisbeth Gruwez.
How long is The Silent Treatment?
The Silent Treatment has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
What genre is The Silent Treatment?
The Silent Treatment is a Drama film.
What is the budget of The Silent Treatment?
The Silent Treatment had a budget of $2M.