Film
The Silent One
1984 · 1h 32m · Family · Fantasy · Drama
A Story of Superstition, Ignorance, Reason and Love.
- IMDb
- 6.2
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Overview
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.
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Cast
Telo Malese
Jonasi
George Henare
Paui Te Po
Anzac Wallace
Tasiri
Rongo tupatea Kahu
Taruga
Anthony Gilbert
Aesake
Pat Evison
Luisa
Crew
- Yvonne MackayDirector
- Ian MuneScreenplay
- Dave GibsonProducer
- Jenny McLeodOriginal Music Composer
- Jamie SelkirkEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- June 14, 1984
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Rated
- 6
- Genres
- Family, Fantasy, Drama
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