The Silent One

"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.

Director: Yvonne Mackay

Cast

T

Telo Malese

Jonasi

George Henare

Paui Te Po

Anzac Wallace

Tasiri

R

Rongo tupatea Kahu

Taruga

A

Anthony Gilbert

Aesake

Pat Evison

Luisa