Scorsese's “Silence” to release in December

Martin Scorsese's historical drama “Silence” has landed a release date, just in time for awards season. Paramount has set a limited release for December 23, 2016, and then will open it nationwide in January.

Based on Shusaku Endo's 1966 novel of the same name, “Silence” tells the story of two 17th century Portuguese missionaries who undertake a perilous journey to Japan to search for their mentor and to spread the gospel of Christianity. The script was adapted by Scorsese and Jay Cocks.

Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver and Liam Neeson star in the film.

There are no other wide releases set for December 23, but the holiday season is a traditionally crowded time at the box office. Video game adaptation “Assassin's Creed”, animated musical “Sing” and big-budget sci-fi romance story “Passengers”, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt, are all set for release three days before the date.

Source: THR