As The Water Darkens (2022)
Science Fiction
Director: Tiare Ribeaux
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
Lise Michelle Suguitan Childers
Kunawai
Nanea Lum
The Artist / Kia'i
Kālikopuanoheaokalani Aiu
Guardian / Kia'i
Sean Sugitan Childers
Guardian #2
Jasmine Reiko Healy
Guardian #3
Sarah Kamakawiwo'ole
The Friend
Jamal Mamalias
Groundskeeper / Eʻepa
Puakea Nogelmeier
Bus Public Service Announcement (voice)
Sancia Miala Shiba
Hala Picker #2
Josh Tengan
Hala Picker #1