The Silent War (2012 film)

The Silent War is a 2012 Chinese-Hong Kong thriller film directed by Alan Mak and Felix Chong. It is an adaptation of the popular novel Plot Against written by Mai Jia.

The story is about a recruit with extrasensory perception working for a government unit tasked with stopping an "invisible enemy". The film deals with spies, subterfuge and hidden romance.

The film won Best Cinematography at the 32nd Hong Kong Film Award.

Cast

 * Tony Leung Chiu-Wai as He Bing
 * Zhou Xun as Zhang Xue Ning
 * Mavis Fan as Shen Jing
 * Wang Xue Bing as Guo Xingzhong
 * Dong Yong as Wu Chang
 * Carrie Ng as Mrs Li
 * Pal Sinn as Luo Saner
 * Lam Wai as Captain Yang
 * Tang Qun as Mother He
 * Jacob Cheung as Sparrow
 * Zhang Haiyan as Mrs. Ma

Awards and nominations
32nd Hong Kong Film Awards
 * Nominated: Best Screenplay (Alan Mak & Felix Chong)
 * Nominated: Best Actor (Tony Leung Chiu-Wai)
 * Nominated: Best Actress (Zhou Xun)
 * Nominated: Best Supporting Actress (Mavis Fan)
 * Won: Best Cinematography (Anthony Pun Yiu Ming)
 * Nominated: Best Art Direction (Man Lim Chung)
 * Nominated: Best Costume & Make Up Design (Man Lim Chung)
 * Nominated: Best Original Film Score (Chan Kwong Wing)

Golden Horse Awards
 * Nominated: Best Art Direction (Man Lim Chung)
 * Nominated: Best Makeup & Costume Design (Man Lim Chung)
 * Nominated: Best Sound Effects (Traithep Wongpaiboon, Nopawat Likitwong)
 * Nominated: Best Supporting Actress (Mavis Fan)

Asian Film Awards
 * Won: Best Costume Designer (Man Lim Chung)
 * Nominated: Best Production Designer (Man Lim Chung)

Asia Pacific Film Awards
 * Won: Best Sound Effects (Traithep Wongpaiboon, Nopawat Likitwong)

Huading Awards
 * '''Won: Best Supporting Actress (Mavis Fan)