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Release Year1984
Runtime1h 32m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresFamily, Fantasy, Drama
Votes4
DirectorYvonne Mackay
WritersIan Mune
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.3 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsThe Silent One
About The Silent One
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.
Directed by Yvonne Mackay, The Silent One leans on a strong ensemble — Telo Malese, George Henare, Anzac Wallace — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about family titles of 1984.
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