Movie: A Silent Agreement

Top 7 Billed Cast

Davo Hardy
Davo Hardy

Reuben Heywood

Joshua Sealy
Joshua Sealy

Derek Shanahan

Paul Mercurio
Paul Mercurio

Gareth Donahue

Sage Godrei
Sage Godrei

Lillian Donahue

Paul Armstrong
Paul Armstrong

Roy Heywood

Matthew Archibald
Matthew Archibald

Simon Lee
Simon Lee

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    The first Australian film to feature Auslan (Australian Sign Language). "A Silent Agreement" tells the story of Reuben, a sensitive writer, who grapples with a speech impediment. His boyfriend, Derek, a profoundly deaf Human Rights activist, provides strategies to restore his confidence and communication skills. When Reuben approaches an over-the-hill film producer with his autobiographical screenplay, the producer betrays him and Reuben is forced to overcome the long-term effects of bullying in order to succeed.

  • Release Date

    2017-09-28

  • Average

    6

  • Rating:

    3.0 starts
  • Tagline

    Actions Speak Louder Than Words

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
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