As The Water Darkens

Synopsis

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.

CAST

Tiare Ribeaux

Director

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

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

Tiare Ribeaux

Director

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

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