As The Water Darkens
19 mins
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.
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
Sebastian Galasso
Writer
Kālikopuanoheaokalani Aiu
Choreographer
Sebastian Galasso
Producer
Erick Melanson
Sound Recordist
Reise Kochi
Set Designer
Lise Michelle Suguitan Childers
Story Consultant
Lise Michelle Suguitan Childers
Costume Design
Nanea Lum
Story Consultant
Vincent Bercasio
Cinematography
Aaron Hansen
Production Coordinator
Nanea Lum
Production Design
Ted de Oliveira
Sound Designer
Jason Chu
Original Music Composer
Ted de Oliveira
Music
Tamiko Hobin
Makeup Artist
Vincent Bercasio
Photo Retouching
Vincent Bercasio
Grip
Jason Chu
BTS Footage
Reise Kochi
BTS Footage
Vi Viray Bautista
Graphic Designer
Romeo Lapitan
Sound Recordist
Sebastian Galasso
Choreographer