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.

Cast

Davo Hardy Reuben Heywood

Joshua Sealy Derek Shanahan

Paul Mercurio Gareth Donahue

Sage Godrei Lillian Donahue

Paul Armstrong Roy Heywood

Matthew Archibald

Simon Lee

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