The Silent One
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.
Cast
Telo Malese
Jonasi
George Henare
Paui Te Po
Anzac Wallace
Tasiri
Rongo tupatea Kahu
Taruga
Anthony Gilbert
Aesake
Pat Evison
Luisa
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