Quiet Signs of Love

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Official Selection to the Once a Week Online Film Festival onceaweekfilmfest.weebly.com Quiet Signs of Love is a compelling modern love story that promotes the National Relay Service to young deaf Australians. It provides a window into the world of deafness and shows the important role the NRS plays in the lives of thousands of Australians. The film was written and directed by Yannis Nikolakopoulos (Ikonfilm) with a vibetrack by Brett Williams (of The Choirboys) that allows deaf viewers to 'feel' the music. A hearing man falls for a deaf classmate, and the struggles and triumphs of their relationship suddenly change their worlds. Daniel, the main character, pursues a relationship with Hannah, despite her inability to hear. Hannah gradually accepts his advances, teaching him basic signs and introducing him to the deaf community. As they grow more comfortable with each other, it is apparent that the hearing/speaking barrier causes some difficulties. Hannah doesn't want help in situations where her deafness impedes her, and Daniel doesn't understand why she won't accept help. All in all, it's a touching love story about two people who defy the norm of what a relationship "should" be. How often do we pass over friendships and romances with other people simply because they have a different set of circumstances that we don't understand? Whether it's deafness, blindness, a wheelchair, acute medical condition, or some other circumstance, how often do we let these things come <b>...</b>

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