Released:
1984-06-14

Overview:
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.

Director:
Yvonne Mackay

Runtime:
1h 32min

Genre:
Family, Fantasy, Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Telo Malese
  as
  Jonasi
• 
  George Henare
  as
  Paui Te Po
• 
  Anzac Wallace
  as
  Tasiri
• 
  Rongo tupatea Kahu
  as
  Taruga
• 
  Anthony Gilbert
  as
  Aesake