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The Silent One

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The Silent One

A Story of Superstition, Ignorance, Reason and Love.

4.7

1h 32m

1984

“A Story of Superstition, Ignorance, Reason and Love.”

Synopsis

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.

Director

Yvonne Mackay

FamilyFantasyDrama

new zealandsouth pacific

Cast & Crew

Telo Malese

as Jonasi

George Henare

George Henare

as Paui Te Po

Anzac Wallace

Anzac Wallace

as Tasiri

Rongo tupatea Kahu

as Taruga

Anthony Gilbert

as Aesake

Pat Evison

Pat Evison

as Luisa

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