The Silent Forest

A deaf teenage boy who transfers to a school for the hearing impaired. He is observant, patient, and determined to communicate his truth, even when others misinterpret him. His developing bond with Bei Bei shows his resilience and his belief in finding a voice amid silence.

A lively student who feels like an outsider, she navigates friendship, energy, and the constant threat of being harmed. The assault shatters her confidence, yet she fights to return to school and reclaim her sense of safety. Her relationship with Chang Cheng becomes a fragile anchor in a hostile environment.

The ringleader who uses coercion and peer pressure to control others. He minimizes his actions as 'playing' and shields himself with a veneer of charm. His presence reveals how cruelty can permeate a school culture.

A compassionate teacher who helps Chang Cheng communicate and advocates for action. He confronts the school's leadership and pushes for truth, even at personal and professional risk. His efforts illuminate the tension between care and institutional complicity.

A cautious guardian who loves Bei Bei and struggles with letting her navigate danger. He initially protects her from reopening wounds but eventually relents, trusting that Chang Cheng will keep her safe. His protection underscores family ties in the healing process.

A classmate drawn into coercive acts under the influence of Xiao Guang. Her participation is framed by manipulation and fear, highlighting how victims can be compelled by a toxic social environment. Her actions reflect the complex web of coercion present in the school.

A teacher with a dark secret of abusing Xiao Guang since childhood, revealed by a shocking video. His behavior exposes a systemic pattern of abuse and a cover-up culture within the school. The revelation forces accountability and consequences.

The school leader whose attempts at control and denial suffer a downfall as truth surfaces. The principal's complicity is exposed, and the firing marks a dramatic turning point in the school's handling of abuse. The character embodies institutional failure and the need for reform.