The Silent One
“A Story of Superstition, Ignorance, Reason and Love.”
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yvonne Mackay
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian Mune
- Original Score
- Jenny McLeod
- Original Title
- The Silent One
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- The Gibson Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yvonne Mackay
Ian Mune
Jenny McLeod
Jamie Selkirk
Dave Gibson
Department Leadership Roster
Ian Mune
Screenplay
Yvonne Mackay
Director
Dave Gibson
Producer
Jenny McLeod
Original Music Composer
Jamie Selkirk
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Silent One
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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.
Who directed The Silent One?
The Silent One was directed by Yvonne Mackay.
Who stars in The Silent One?
The principal cast of The Silent One includes Telo Malese, George Henare, Anzac Wallace, Rongo tupatea Kahu, Anthony Gilbert.
When was The Silent One released and how long is it?
The Silent One was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Silent One?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Silent One was composed by Jenny McLeod.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Silent One?
The Silent One holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).