The Silent One (1984)
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.
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Telo Malese
as Jonasi
as Jonasi
George Henare
as Paui Te Po
as Paui Te Po
Anzac Wallace
as Tasiri
as Tasiri
Rongo tupatea Kahu
as Taruga
as Taruga
Anthony Gilbert
as Aesake
as Aesake
Pat Evison
as Luisa
as Luisa
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Yvonne Mackay
Director
Director
Dave Gibson
Producer
Producer
Ian Mune
Screenplay
Screenplay
Jenny McLeod
Original Music Composer
Original Music Composer
Jamie Selkirk
Editor
Editor
Ron Taylor
Underwater Camera
Underwater Camera
