The Silent One 40 years old
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.
Credits
The Silent One Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| George Henare He was 38, now 79 years old | as Paui Te Po |
| Anthony Gilbert She was 85, 74 years old when she died | as Aesake |
| Pat Evison She was 60, 85 years old when she died | as Luisa |
| Anzac Wallace He was 41, 76 years old when he died | as Tasiri |
The Silent One Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Jamie Selkirk as Editor. He was 36 (now 77) years old | Editing |
| Dave Gibson as Producer. He was 45 (now 86) years old | Production |
| Yvonne Mackay as Director. | Directing |
The Silent One (40 years)
A Story of Superstition, Ignorance, Reason and Love.
- Release day: Thursday, June 14, 1984
- Runtime: 92 minutes