The Silent One
Director: Yvonne Mackay
"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.
Cast
Telo Malese
Jonasi
George Henare
Paui Te Po
Anzac Wallace
Tasiri
Rongo tupatea Kahu
Taruga
Anthony Gilbert
Aesake
Pat Evison
Luisa
In brief
The Silent One (1984) is a family, drama film. With an average rating of 5.2/10 from 4 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 1h 32min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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How long is The Silent One?
The Silent One runs 92 minutes (1h 32min).
What rating does The Silent One have?
The Silent One has an average rating of 5.2/10 based on 4 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Silent One from?
The Silent One was released in 1984.
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