A Silent Agreement (2017)

A Silent Agreement (2017)

Actions Speak Louder Than Words 2017-09-28 Australia 134 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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 is Reuben Heywood
Reuben Heywood
Joshua Sealy is Derek Shanahan
Derek Shanahan
Paul Mercurio is Gareth Donahue
Gareth Donahue
Sage Godrei is Lillian Donahue
Lillian Donahue
Paul Armstrong is Roy Heywood
Roy Heywood