The Silent Child

The Silent Child tells the story of a profoundly deaf four-year-old girl named Libby who lives in a world of silence until a caring social worker named Joanne teaches her the gift of communication through sign language. Despite the challenges she faces from her family, who are resistant to change and unwilling to learn sign language themselves, Libby thrives under Joanne's guidance and begins to blossom. However, when Joanne is fired and Libby is forced to return to lip-reading, she struggles to keep up in school and is left feeling isolated and alone. In the end, Joanne returns to Libby's school and the two share a heartwarming moment, signing "I love you" to each other. The film ends with a powerful message about the importance of support for deaf children and their ability to succeed in every way.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Silent Child include Four Good Days, Miss Meadows, Manchester by the Sea, Aftersun, 55 Steps, The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

The Silent Child was released in theaters on August 8, 2017.