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The Silent One (1984)

The Silent One (1984)

Drama Fantasy Family

A Story of Superstition, Ignorance, Reason and Love.

Release Date: 1984, June 14
Directors: Yvonne Mackay
Countries: New Zealand
Production: The Gibson Group, The Gibson Group
Cast: George Henare, Anzac Wallace, Pat Evison, Telo Malese, Rongo tupatea Kahu

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

south pacific new zealand