The Sound of Silence (2019 film)

The Sound of Silence is a 2019 American drama film directed by Michael Tyburski. It was screened in the U.S. Dramatic Competition section at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival.^[2] The plot centers on Peter Lucian, played by Peter Sarsgaard, a "house tuner," working on the sonic environment of homes.^[3][4] It is based on the director's 2013 short film "Palimpsest".^[5] It was released on September 13, 2019, by IFC Films.^[6]

The Sound of Silence
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Michael Tyburski
Screenplay by	Ben Nabors Michael Tyburski
Story by	Ben Nabors
Produced by	Adi Ezroni Tariq Merhab Ben Nabors Michael Prall Charlie Scully Mandy Tagger
Starring	Peter Sarsgaard Rashida Jones Tony Revolori Austin Pendleton
Cinematography	Eric Lin
Edited by	Matthew C. Hart
Music by	Will Bates
Production companies	Anonymous Content Feracious Entertainment Group Theory Jhumka Films Keshet Studios Valparaiso Pictures Washington Square Films
Distributed by	IFC Films
Release dates	January 26, 2019 (2019-01-26) (Sundance) September 13, 2019 (2019-09-13) (United States)
Running time	85 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Box office	$20,171[1]

Plot

Cast

• Rashida Jones as Ellen Chasen
• Peter Sarsgaard as Peter Lucian
• Tony Revolori as Samuel Diaz
• Austin Pendleton as Robert Feinway
• Kate Lyn Sheil as Nancy
• Alex Karpovsky as Landon
• Bruce Altman as Harold Carlyle
• Tina Benko as Dr. Elizabeth Brookings
• Alison Fraser as Denise Feinway