The Silent One (1984): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 1984, The Silent One is a fantasía, drama and familia film directed by Yvonne Mackay, running about 92 minutes. “A Story of Superstition, Ignorance, Reason and Love.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s 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’s in it. The Silent One stars Telo Malese as Jonasi, George Henare as Paui Te Po, Anzac Wallace as Tasiri and Rongo tupatea Kahu as Taruga, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Silent One has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In Estados Unidos you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Silent One page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Silent One tend to enjoy El señor de los anillos: El retorno del rey, La milla verde, El viaje de Chihiro and El señor de los anillos: La comunidad del anillo.