Soundproof (2006)

In the shadowy twilight of a high-rise apartment, a night of inebriated revelry takes a fatal turn as Chris (Neil Stuke) is catapulted from its balcony. The ensuing whirlwind of suspicion sweeps up his flatmate, Dean (Joseph Mawle), a man encased in a world of profound silence. Sharing this urban haven are Dean's partially deaf girlfriend Jak (Joanna Dunbar), a woman scarred by abuse, and the enigmatic Connor (Michael Colgan). As law enforcement descends, the world of sound is bridged by Penny (Susan Lynch), a sign-language interpreter whose role far transcends mere facilitation. As she navigates the interrogation of Dean, Jak, and Connor, a twisted tapestry of selective questioning and misplaced assumptions emerges. The phantom specter of salacious motives leads to Dean's wrongful accusation, and he finds himself ensnared in the cold iron grip of the justice system. As he grapples with the brutal realities of prison life and the torment at his workplace, Dean finds an unlikely beacon of hope in Penny. Their burgeoning passion crackles against the backdrop of uncertainty and mistrust, and together they embark on a tumultuous journey to unearth the truth. Yet, as they navigate this labyrinth of lies and half-truths, Dean's disability looms large, a silent specter shaping their quest. Soundproof (2006) is a riveting exploration of truth, trust, and the unspoken language of innocence and guilt. As the mystery of that fateful night unfurls, the audience is left pondering - what truly transpired within the walls of that fateful apartment?

Soundproof is a drama movie featuring Susan Lynch and directed by Edmund Coulthard.

Soundproof is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.