The Silent One

The Silent One

"A Story of Superstition, Ignorance, Reason and Love."
  • 1984
  • 1 hr 31 min
  •  4.7  (3)
  •   Released

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
Description
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.
  • Release Date
    1984
  • Runtime
    1 hr 31 min
  • Language
    en
  • Rating
    4.7  (3)