The Silent One

The Silent One

A Story of Superstition, Ignorance, Reason and Love.

1984•1h 32m•5.3/10

FamilyFantasyDrama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

5.3/10(4)

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.

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Production

The Gibson Group

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Telo Malese

Jonasi

George Henare

George Henare

Paui Te Po

Anzac Wallace

Anzac Wallace

Tasiri

Rongo tupatea Kahu

Taruga

Anthony Gilbert

Aesake

Pat Evison

Pat Evison

Luisa

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