The Silent One

A Story of Superstition, Ignorance, Reason and Love.

19841h 32mNo ratings yet

Drama
Fantasy
Family

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.

Keywords

new zealand
south pacific

Details

Status: Released
Release date: June 14, 1984
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: New Zealand
Production: The Gibson Group
Cast: Pat Evison,George Henare,Anthony Gilbert,Telo Malese,Rongo tupatea Kahu,Anzac Wallace
Director: Yvonne Mackay
Writer: Ian Mune
Producer: Dave Gibson
Music: Jenny McLeod
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
IMDb: tt0088118