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The Silent One Film (Trailer and Excerpts) – 1984 Adaptation Drama Children
Film (Trailer and Excerpts) – 1984 Adaptation Drama Children
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My Mummy & Daddy are in this film, part of the locals LOL. They shared the story with us. Luckily they had it @ our local United Video store for rental back in the days. And Maori tele viewed it a few years back. Classic!
Ms Teina Tuarae 9 May 2017 - 11.06am
I remember this Movie, loved it. I was the little baby in the canoe at the start of the movie. Wish I can get a copy but hard to find.
Awesome Movie
Turi Tama Tekopua 10 Apr 2015 - 07.11pm
I remember as a little girl living in aitutaki and travelling to a deserted island with my Grandmother who is now passed and I remember it was sooo hot and the water and island was so beautiful and I was there on that same island this film was situated and it seemed like "forever" but I was so dying for water hahaha it was horrible experience that is all I remember about being part of this behind the scene film .Wud love to know where this film is though to show my kids their great grandmother who is a " extra faces " around the background throughout the movie aaaww God bless her soul.
Lucky ora-Clarke 4 Nov 2014 - 09.42pm
I so damn love that story..........
marimar 26 Jul 2014 - 05.49pm
Hi Shalom - click on the 'buy' tab above (to the right of the player) and you'll be directed to where you can buy this film on DVD
Paul Ward (NZ On Screen team) 31 Mar 2014 - 04.47pm
this is a very old movie and to this day i am still lookin for it does anyone know where i can get a copy preferably on dvd
Shalom Ngatoro 31 Mar 2014 - 04.13pm
i luv tht story..........
jowlaesi 12 Mar 2014 - 04.34pm
I was born in the 80's and watched this movie at around age 5. I can still remember the clips like I just saw it yesterday. A very memorable story indeed.
Jayleen 21 Jan 2014 - 04.16pm
Hi,
I saw this movie way back in 1985 in India. I have been trying to buy the DVD ever since, without success. I live in New York and unfortunately there seems to be no availability in the US. I came across this website selling only PAL copies (not NTSC or universal). FYI - if anyone's interested:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Movies-TV/nz/available_items-20044024/key-.htm
Soutrik Das 23 Dec 2013 - 01.26pm
Can someone put this movie on an online store so i don't have to track down the movie on foot my uncle looked after the shark and turtal
Turi Henderson 26 Sep 2013 - 08.25pm
The Silent One is availabe on DVD from Screenline: http://productsnewzealand.co.nz/shop/silent-one-the-1984/
Paul Ward (NZ On Screen team) 17 May 2013 - 05.38pm
Kia orana Hey Guys, does anyone know a place in qld were they sell the silent one.
Can someone please send it over to me thanks.
Puaka 16 May 2013 - 03.51pm
i read this book when i was in form three and i found this book really heart TOUCHING.I REALLY ENJOYED REEDING THIS BOOK.
Anjana 9 Apr 2013 - 10.27am
i love this story!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i can't stop reading this story
leuia 20 Nov 2012 - 07.57pm
Where is Samu in the movie??
Bridget 2 Nov 2012 - 06.20pm
i read this paragraph and i wanna watch it now i'm stilling read i love it especially chapter 4 thank you it a very interesting story its the the best novel I've read in my life.
selena 31 Oct 2012 - 08.31pm
were can I view this film?
Lomez 22 Oct 2012 - 11.10pm
This is a very interesting story i really like it ,and Joy Cowley too is a very smart person ,because he wrote the story and it was very touching.Many of the scene are easy to picture,so thank you for making me understand this story.
Paulina Victorian 20 Oct 2012 - 12.13am
Its so true, this novel is so touching and close to my heart, its all about friendship...a reality. This book back in 1992 in one way or the other touched my heart which influenced on my life too. I am thankful to the author for wonderful effort.
Navnita 30 Aug 2012 - 02.23pm
This is one of the best novels i read
i was 14 yrs old at form 3 level and its still the best rily love it
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Kunal 2 Jun 2012 - 09.29am
I remember this so well from primary school. The story has never left me, nor the images and I have thought of it over the years - I'd love to see it released on television for today's kids to enjoy
Andrea 17 May 2012 - 08.38pm
A very challenging story. Can we used the video to our class so that the students could have a clear picture of the story?
Terry 24 Mar 2012 - 11.57am
haha is this yuos nela and pesi ?
caroline v 13 Dec 2011 - 08.56pm
I was 14 yrs when this book was used in school as a Literature Novel and from that day on I loved the novel so much. Back in School after finishing the Novel we were shown the film "the Silent One" Till today I hold this book as a special memory and kept it with me for so long never to part with it. Its one of the famous book in schools back home in Fiji Islands. totally adored the movie. The book touches my heart.
Nitz 14 Oct 2011 - 09.04pm
I've tried several video rental shops in west Auckland, does anyone know where I rent or buy the movie? Love the realness coming out of the islands with the orator and others alike, Yvonne, Dave and Ian...The silent one sequel?
Kat 11 Oct 2011 - 02.42pm
ahahahahhahahah same our class is studing about this hahah its a really good story but i am looking for the movie so i can get ahead of my class hahahaha
taniela.t 16 Sep 2011 - 04.45pm
our class is studying about this story its really sad and at the same time a very fun story...
pesii 1 Sep 2011 - 04.27pm
this was a very good story
ritchiestuart 30 May 2011 - 08.41am
I watched this years ago when I was a young girl. I'm patiently waiting for it to come out on DVD. I mean, it was on HBO at one time. Goodness. LOL.
La 30 Dec 2010 - 04.48pm
This was an awesome movie, a bit of a tear jerker, i would watch it again.
liz marshall. 16 Oct 2010 - 08.10pm
The silent one the film is really good
Zoe Pascoe 16 Oct 2010 - 07.57am
hey i watched the silent one and well i guess it was okay but really sad at some bits
aroha 16 Sep 2010 - 02.40pm
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