As The Water Darkens (2022)
19m
Running Time
November 4, 2022Release Date
Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.

Lise Michelle Suguitan Childers
Kunawai / Story Consultant / Costume Design

Nanea Lum
The Artist / Kia'i / Production Design / Story Consultant

Kālikopuanoheaokalani Aiu
Guardian / Kia'i / Choreographer

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

Sebastian Galasso
Writer / Producer / Choreographer

Tiare Ribeaux
Writer / Director / Production Design / Editor / Sound Designer / Costumer

Aaron Hansen
Production Coordinator

Jody Stillwater
Cinematography / Producer / Grip / Sound Recordist

Vincent Bercasio
Grip / Cinematography / Photo Retouching

Jason Chu
Original Music Composer

Tamiko Hobin
Makeup Artist

Reise Kochi
Set Designer / BTS Footage

Ted de Oliveira
Sound Designer / Music

Romeo Lapitan
Sound Recordist

Jason Chu
BTS Footage

Vi Viray Bautista
Graphic Designer

Erick Melanson
Sound Recordist
Details.
Release DateNovember 4, 2022
Original NamePōʻele Wai
StatusReleased
Running Time19m
Genres
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