As The Water Darkens

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2022 · 19 min · Science Fiction

Overview

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.

Directed by Tiare Ribeaux

Cast

• Lise Michelle Suguitan Childers — Kunawai
• Nanea Lum — The Artist / Kia'i
• Kālikopuanoaheaokalani Aiu — Guardian / Kia'i
• Sean Sugitan Childers — Guardian #2
• Jasmine Reiko Healy — Guardian #3