In Nick Perlman’s romantic short, Loving Silence, a single man on a retreat must confront his past without ever saying a word.
Jerome (JJ Bozeman) pulls into the campground where he is going to take part in a much-needed silent retreat called A Weekend of Loving Silence—no talking allowed. He’s barely changed into his retreat garments before he runs into the last person he wanted to see: Luke (Addy Marsh), his old flame, participating in the very same retreat.
Jerome (JJ Bozeman) looks off into the distance at dusk in Loving Silence.
“…pulls into the campground where he is going to take part in a much-needed silent retreat called A Weekend of Loving Silence — no talking allowed.”
During a guided meditation, Kelly (Claire Bridget Martin) tells the group to let go of everything outside the moment, but Jerome can’t stop stealing glances at Luke. He eventually finds his way to Luke’s cabin, where they honor the silence and let a shared moment of music say what words can’t. Their hands touch, old feelings rising fast — until Jerome snaps back to reality and walks out, revealing the real reason the two are on this silent retreat.
Writer/director Nick Perlman presents a simple love story with a unique gimmick. Loving Silence takes on the challenge of rekindling love between two exes with the use of a single word. Perlman explores the silent language of love and intimacy through shared moments, glances across the room, and a single touch.
I shouldn’t have to bring this up, but gay or straight, being in love is not all that different, which makes Loving Silence a relatable and romantic experience.
For screening information, visit the Loving Silence official website.
"…Their hands touch, old feelings rising fast..."
