The Silent One
“A Story of Superstition, Ignorance, Reason and Love.”
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
Cast
Telo Malese
Jonasi
George Henare
Paui Te Po
Anzac Wallace
Tasiri
Rongo tupatea Kahu
Taruga
Anthony Gilbert
Aesake
Pat Evison
Luisa
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Details
- Type
- Movie
- Status
- Released
- Release
- Jun 14, 1984
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Genres
- Family, Drama
- Studios
- The Gibson Group
- Director
- Yvonne Mackay