The Silent One

Jun 14, 1984

1h 32m

★ 4.7

A Story of Superstition, Ignorance, Reason and Love.

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.

Genres

Family

Fantasy

Drama

Production Companies

The Gibson Group

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Cast

Jonasi

Telo Malese

Paui Te Po

George Henare

Tasiri

Anzac Wallace

Taruga

Rongo tupatea Kahu

Aesake

Anthony Gilbert

Luisa

Pat Evison

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The Silent One

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