A Silent Agreement (2017)
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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.
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Davo HardyReuben Heywood
Paul ArmstrongRoy HeywoodJoshua SealyDerek Shanahan
Paul MercurioGareth DonahueSage GodreiLillian Donahue
Matthew ArchibaldSimon LeeKeywords
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What is A Silent Agreement about?
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.
How long is A Silent Agreement?
A Silent Agreement has a runtime of 134 minutes.