fire in the water, fire in the sky
To live is to dance.
Tia has always survived – but in turn she has forgotten how to dance.
Sisters Tia and Ina are far from home. Tia is steadfast and protective of free-spirited Ina. Tia is focused on each labouring job ahead of them. Phone calls home to their family a reminder of why they must continue. Ina is wild, carefree, her spirit only slightly dampened by the push and focus of Tia.
The younger sister brightens when her want to play, to dance, is encouraged by the keeper of the house, Tee. A friend to both sisters and a safe haven for them too, Tee struggles with the reality of their situation.
A story of migration, fire in the water, fire in the sky is a statement inspired by climate change.
From Te Moana-nui-a-kiva – the South Pacific Ocean – and told in Cook Islands Māori & English. A short film by Mīria George.
An award winning short film, fire in the water, fire in the sky was recognised for Cinematography with a Special Mention award from the New Zealand International Film Festival.
fire in the water, fire in the sky has screened at Edinburgh International Film Festival, Hawai’i International Film Festival, New Zealand International Film Festival, ImagineNATIVE, LA Asian Pacific Film Festival, Māoriland Film Festival, Pollywood Pasifika Film Festival and Melbourne Women in Film Festival.
