

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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The film's tagline is: "A Story of Superstition, Ignorance, Reason and Love."
The runtime is 92 minutes (1h 32m).
The film was directed by Yvonne Mackay.
The screenplay was written by Ian Mune.
The score was composed by Jenny McLeod.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0088118.

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The Silent One
Released
6
English
New Zealand