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The Silent One
1984
Directed by
Yvonne Mackay
92 min
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.
Ratings
3.5
Crew
Screenplay
Producer
Original Music Composer
Underwater Camera
Details
Release Date
1984-06-14
Runtime
92 min
Original Language
English
Languages
English
Production Companies
The Gibson Group
Countries
New Zealand
Genres
Family
Fantasy
Drama