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A Silent Agreement(2017)
Status: Released
Date: 2017-09-28
66%
7 Votes
Time: 2h 14m
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
Australia
ProductionCompanies:
Frederick International
Movie: A Silent Agreement
Top 7 Billed Cast
Davo Hardy
Reuben Heywood
Paul Mercurio
Gareth Donahue
Paul Armstrong
Roy Heywood
Matthew Archibald
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Overview
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
6.6
Rating:
3.3 startsTagline
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
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