The Silent One
“A Story of Superstition, Ignorance, Reason and Love.”
1984•6•1h 32m•5.2•Released
FamilyDrama
A baby is washed up on a Pacific Island and is adopted by a childless woman. The tribal priest takes an instant dislike to the child, proclaiming him a demon. The child is deaf and mute and therefore excluded from hunting with the other young men. Out of loneliness, he befriends a white turtle. When a drought befalls the island, the priest blames the silent one. When the chief protects the boy, the priest plots the chiefs' downfall.
Director
Yvonne Mackay
Writer
Ian Mune
Languages
English
Studio
The Gibson Group
Cast
Telo Malese
Jonasi
George Henare
Paui Te Po
Anzac Wallace
Tasiri
Rongo tupatea Kahu
Taruga
Anthony Gilbert
Aesake
Pat Evison
Luisa
Production
Company
The Gibson Group
Producer
Dave Gibson
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