The Paramount Pictures film takes place in 17th century Japan, where two Jesuit priests, played by Andrew Garfield and Adam Driver, travel to locate their mentor at a time when Catholicism was outlawed.
"It explores the idea of what it is to live a life of faith, a true life of faith, and it doesn't offer very many easy answers, but the story is a thrilling story," Garfield said.
"Silence" is rated R for some disturbing and violent content.
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