As The Water Darkens (2022)
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.
Director: Tiare Ribeaux
Genre: Science Fiction
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date: November 4, 2022
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
Screenplay
- Sebastian Galasso
- Tiare Ribeaux
- Lise Michelle Suguitan Childers (Story Consultant)
- Nanea Lum (Story Consultant)
Music: Jason Chu, Ted de Oliveira
Editing: Tiare Ribeaux
Production: Lenape Creative Group, Yanasa Films
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is As The Water Darkens about?
- 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.
- Who directed As The Water Darkens?
- As The Water Darkens was directed by Tiare Ribeaux.
- Who stars in As The Water Darkens?
- As The Water Darkens stars Lise Michelle Suguitan Childers, Nanea Lum, Kālikopuanoheaokalani Aiu, Sean Sugitan Childers, Jasmine Reiko Healy, Sarah Kamakawiwo'ole.
- How long is As The Water Darkens?
- As The Water Darkens has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
- What genre is As The Water Darkens?
- As The Water Darkens is a Science Fiction film.