The Silent One

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The Silent One

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.

Release Date

1984-06-14

Year

1984

Duration

1h 32m

Status

Released

Score

4.70

#new-zealand#south-pacific

Cast

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Telo Malese

Jonasi

George Henare

George Henare

Paui Te Po

Anzac Wallace

Anzac Wallace

Tasiri

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Rongo tupatea Kahu

Taruga

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Anthony Gilbert

Aesake

Pat Evison

Pat Evison

Luisa