The Silent One 39 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 78 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 76) years old Editing
Dave Gibson as Producer. He was 45 (now 85) years old Production
Yvonne Mackay as Director. Directing
The Silent One (39 years)

A Story of Superstition, Ignorance, Reason and Love.

  • Release day: Thursday, June 14, 1984
  • Runtime: 92 minutes