A Silent Agreement
MovieTitle | A Silent Agreement |
User score | 6.6 |
Release date | Sep 28, 2017 |
Genre | Drama, Romance |
Director | Davo Hardy |
Production country | Australia |
Production companies | Frederick International |
Run time | 134 min. |
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.