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As The Water Darkens (2022)
Directed by Tiare Ribeaux
Science Fiction · 19m
A weaver navigates between survival and her connection to the land while a mysterious rash grows on her body. While working as a cleaner, she becomes entranced by a mysterious painting and learns it is inspired by a Hawaiian creation story. As her rash worsens, she realizes her drinking water has been poisoned by fuel leaking into the island’s watersheds, and undergoes a major transformation.
Cast
L
Lise Michelle Suguitan Childers
Kunawai
N
Nanea Lum
The Artist / Kia'i
K
Kālikopuanoaheaokalani Aiu
Guardian / Kia'i
S
Sean Sugitan Childers
Guardian #2
J
Jasmine Reiko Healy
Guardian #3
S
Sarah Kamakawiwo'ole
The Friend
J
Jamal Mamalias
Groundskeeper / Eʻepa
P
Puakea Nogelmeier
Bus Public Service Announcement (voice)
S
Sancia Miala Shiba
Hala Picker #2
J
Josh Tengan
Hala Picker #1
Crew
- Director
- Tiare Ribeaux
- Writer
- Sebastian Galasso, Tiare Ribeaux
- Original Music Composer
- Jason Chu
- Editor
- Tiare Ribeaux
- Producer
- Sebastian Galasso, Jody Stillwater
Details
- Original title
- Pōʻele Wai
- Release date
- 2022-11-04
- Runtime
- 19m
- Genres
- Science Fiction
- Original language
- EN
- Production
- Lenape Creative Group, Yanasa Films