The Silent One (1984)
The Silent One (1984)
A Story of Superstition, Ignorance, Reason and Love.
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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Cast

Telo Malese Telo Malese As: Jonasi
George Henare George Henare As: Paui Te Po
Anzac Wallace Anzac Wallace As: Tasiri
Rongo tupatea Kahu Rongo tupatea Kahu As: Taruga
Anthony Gilbert Anthony Gilbert As: Aesake
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Storyline

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.


Tagline: A Story of Superstition, Ignorance, Reason and Love.
Certification: 6

Details

Genres: Family, Fantasy, Drama

Language: English

Release Date: 14 June 1984

Country: NZ

Runtime: 92m

Company Credits

Company: The Gibson Group

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Cast

Directed By

Writing Credits

Ian Mune

Ian Mune

Screenplay

Production Crew

Dave Gibson

Dave Gibson

Producer

Edited By

Costume and Makeup

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Sound

Jenny McLeod

Jenny McLeod

Original Music Composer

Visual Effects

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Camera

Ron Taylor

Ron Taylor

Underwater Camera

Lighting

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Art Department

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Other Crew

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