Release Date

14 Jun, 1984

Runtime

01:32: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

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.

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Actors

Telo Malese

George Henare

Anzac Wallace

Rongo tupatea Kahu

Anthony Gilbert

Pat Evison

Crew

Yvonne Mackay

Dave Gibson

Ian Mune

Jenny McLeod

Jamie Selkirk

Ron Taylor