That Which Once Was (2011)

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In 2032 an eight-year old boy, displaced by global warming, fends for himself as an environmental refugee in a hostile northern metropolis. Haunted by memories of flooding that left him homeless and orphaned, the boy forms an unexpected friendship with an Inuk ice carver who helps him confront his past.

Director: Kimi Takesue
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction
Runtime: 20 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Production: Kimikat Productions, New Day Films, ITVS
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Protecting the Environment and Planet Earth, Environmental Activism and Nature Threat, Dystopian Societal Collapse, Environmental Crisis and Defending Earth, Terraforming: New Earth and Environment Hope

Keywords

refugee, indigenous, climate change, post-apocalyptic future, inuit, flooding, global warming, orphan, environment, carver, ice sculpture, environmental destruction, woman director, environmental disaster, inuk

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is That Which Once Was about?
In 2032 an eight-year old boy, displaced by global warming, fends for himself as an environmental refugee in a hostile northern metropolis. Haunted by memories of flooding that left him homeless and orphaned, the boy forms an unexpected friendship with an Inuk ice carver who helps him confront his past.
Who directed That Which Once Was?
That Which Once Was was directed by Kimi Takesue.
Who stars in That Which Once Was?
That Which Once Was stars Vicente Otero, Natar Ungalaaq, Sydney Francis, Chris Mark Chan, Jose Boscio, Lucia Bonaccio.
How long is That Which Once Was?
That Which Once Was has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is That Which Once Was?
That Which Once Was is a Drama, Science Fiction film.
Where was That Which Once Was produced?
That Which Once Was was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of That Which Once Was?
The themes of That Which Once Was include: Protecting the Environment and Planet Earth, Environmental Activism and Nature Threat, Dystopian Societal Collapse, Environmental Crisis and Defending Earth, Terraforming: New Earth and Environment Hope.