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The Silent One

1984 • 1h32m Family, Fantasy, Drama

Rating

4.7/10

Popularity

1

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.

Details

Director

Yvonne Mackay

Screenplay

Ian Mune

Cast

Telo Malese

George Henare

Anzac Wallace

Release date

6/14/1984

Status

Released

Origin country

NZ

US

Vote count

3