Released:
2017-09-28

Overview:
The first Australian film to feature Auslan (Australian Sign Language). "A Silent Agreement" tells the story of Reuben, a sensitive writer, who grapples with a speech impediment. His boyfriend, Derek, a profoundly deaf Human Rights activist, provides strategies to restore his confidence and communication skills. When Reuben approaches an over-the-hill film producer with his autobiographical screenplay, the producer betrays him and Reuben is forced to overcome the long-term effects of bullying in order to succeed.

Director:
Davo Hardy

Runtime:
2h 14min

Genre:
Drama, Romance

• Cast:
• 
  Davo Hardy
  as
  Reuben Heywood
• 
  Joshua Sealy
  as
  Derek Shanahan
• 
  Paul Mercurio
  as
  Gareth Donahue
• 
  Sage Godrei
  as
  Lillian Donahue
• 
  Paul Armstrong
  as
  Roy Heywood