A mysterious, mythical picture about a boy, Malese, who arrives in a small village after emerging from the sea as an infant. He is adopted by Evison and tagged "the silent one" because he does not speak nor hear. He is soon resented by the villagers who believe he possesses strange
powers. Malese makes little attempt to adapt to village life, choosing instead to swim in the sea with a friendly albino turtle. The boy's entire being is shrouded in mystery, especially when it seems that he has transformed into a turtle at the conclusion. Based on a children's novel, THE SILENT
ONE will probably find a number of young fans, but many adults will be intrigued by the myth...
Released:
1984
Rated:
NR
Length:
95 mins