The Silent One (1984)
Overview
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.
Where to watch The Silent One
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
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| United States | Kanopy | Google Play Movies, YouTube | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
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What is The Silent One about?
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. The Silent One is a Family, Drama movie, released on 1984-06-14, runtime 92 minutes.
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Where can I watch The Silent One?
In the United States, The Silent One is free to watch on Kanopy and can be rented from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Yvonne Mackay
Cast
- Telo Malese as Jonasi
- George Henare as Paui Te Po
- Anzac Wallace as Tasiri
- Rongo tupatea Kahu as Taruga
- Anthony Gilbert as Aesake
- Pat Evison as Luisa
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