The Silent One

A Story of Superstition, Ignorance, Reason and Love.

The Silent One — Plot

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.

• Release date
• June 14, 1984
• Runtime
• 92 min
• Genres
• Family, Drama
• Director
• Yvonne Mackay

The Silent One — Cast

T

Telo Malese Jonasi George Henare Paui Te Po Anzac Wallace Tasiri

R

Rongo tupatea Kahu Taruga

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Anthony Gilbert Aesake Pat Evison Luisa