Movie: The Silent One

Top 6 Billed Cast

Telo Malese
Telo Malese

Jonasi

George Henare
George Henare

Paui Te Po

Anzac Wallace
Anzac Wallace

Tasiri

Rongo tupatea Kahu
Rongo tupatea Kahu

Taruga

Anthony Gilbert
Anthony Gilbert

Aesake

Pat Evison
Pat Evison

Luisa

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  • 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.

  • Release Date

    1984-06-14

  • Average

    4.7

  • Rating:

    2.4 starts
  • Tagline

    A Story of Superstition, Ignorance, Reason and Love.

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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