The Silent One

A delightful little film set in the South Seas dealing with the trials of a tribe in crisis that touches on several somewhat unrelated topics. While the emphasis is on the integration of a deaf orphan into a tightly nit society, it also deals with several other issues. It highlights the origins/role of religion in society, the evolution from 'medicine man' to organized religions. It also shows how in 'traditional' societies boys were introduced to manhood, a process completely lacking in society today. It also deals with traditional societies interacting with the modern world. All this wrapped in a fun story line with a fantasy ending which may put some folks off, but a good movie nevertheless.

The films is about a south pacific tale of a young deaf boy with no friends until he meets a (rare) white sea turtle and they become friends. Filmed at the scenic location in Aitutaki lagoon, Cook Islands, this is the type of low budget film with a lot of heart and warmth. Remarkably a lot of locals where involved playing various roles; some of them can be still met today (2000) in Aitutaki. The film highlights both the problem of being isolated because being different (here the main character is deaf) and the joy and strength of friendship.

I recommend this film for anyone 6 years and older.

This is the best movie. It was filmed in Aitutaki the island I came from. I love this movie and I rate it 10. My uncle John raea is the main person who had recorded it on his boat and they misspell it with John Raua very sad. Prince tui teka was a great actor and made me laugh> I would highly recommend this movie for a family night and it is very enjoyable. It is very funny and it just made me and my family laugh and we really enjoyed watching it. If I was to edit the movie I would edit the name mistakes and get more of the island and not the story. The only upside down is I think when they filmed this they DID NOT care about the island all they cared about was the money and the popular it is not our fault its the directors. The real legend of the story is the place.