A Silent Agreement

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.

Director: Davo Hardy

Cast: Davo Hardy, Joshua Sealy, Paul Mercurio, Sage Godrei, Paul Armstrong, Matthew Archibald, Simon Lee

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.