A Silent Agreement 2017 Directed by Davo Hardy
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
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.
Cast
Davo Hardy
Reuben Heywood
Joshua Sealy
Derek Shanahan
Paul Mercurio
Gareth Donahue
Sage Godrei
Lillian Donahue
Paul Armstrong
Roy Heywood
