This film describing the ethics and affection of a deaf-mute family is calm and delicate, with a serene beauty. The subject matter is heavy but there are a lot of humorous brushstrokes. The effect is quite moving. The scene where the father and daughter listen to "the sound of the snow" by the window, and the finale climax of the father's unexpected appearance to watch his daughter take the stage for the first time and telling Lara in sign language that "he heard the music" is unforgettable .
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·Two actors who played Lala's childhood and teenage years respectively, in order to play Lala well, they learned sign language and clarinet from a teacher.
·In order to obtain the precision of the film, the production company has been working with many deaf organizations and "HANDICAP people in the entertainment industry" during the filming process."Close cooperation. Director Link once said this paragraph when recalling the filming process: "The most beautiful moment of the film is shooting the service of the deaf and mute in the church. We asked deaf people to bring friends for this shot, and many of them became extras. It was very moving to see the deaf people 'sing' the chants together in sign language. "
·The film uses a rare narration in German films.
During the film's screening in Berlin, when the subtitles of motion picture at the end of the play appeared on the screen, the audience gave a standing ovation for five minutes.
