SYNOPSIS
After getting sick, a young Native American woman, Willa, returns to her mother's home where they both must come to terms with her illness. Willa's mother, who had been a long time 'shut in', begins venturing outside with her camcorder, taping the sunrise and mountains, bringing the outside world in to the bed ridden Willa.
Pain turns into a source of inspiration, igniting her mother’s gift for storytelling and ultimately paving a path of magical transformations.
Gripping performances by Tantoo Cardinal (Dances With Wolves, Legends of the Fall) and Rulan Tangen (The New World) are beautifully complimented with rich visual images and an impressive original soundtrack.
Audiences catch a glimpse into the lives of two dynamic women, leading up to the moment where only one thing is for certain... change.
SELECT FESTIVALS AND AWARDS
• Winner, Directorial Discovery Award, 2008 Rhode Island Int'l Film Festival
• Winner, Best Short Drama Award, 2008 Action On Film International Film Festival
• Winner, Best Music Score Award, 2008 Indie Fest USA
• Winner, Audience Choice Award, 2008 California Next Gen Film Festival
• Winner, Aloha Accolade Award, 2009 Honolulu International Film Festival
DIRECTOR'S BIOGRAPHY
Kalani Queypo had humble beginnings as a noted theater actor in New York City before moving to Hollywood and acting in coveted projects like the Oscar Nominated Terrence Malick film, THE NEW WORLD.
In the fall of 2007, Kalani’s short script, ANCESTOR EYES, was awarded with a $10,000 production grant, initiating his directorial debut. His eloquent short film showcases gripping performances, rich visual imagery and a noteworthy original soundtrack.
Kalani is currently in production with his first feature length documentary film, OUR VOICES, OUR STORIES.
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SHOWTIMES
MON. 5/18 at 6:15PM
Stockton Empire Theatre
FRI. 5/22 at 8:00PM
Matinée Movie Lounge
CAST AND CREW
Production: Visible Film Productions
Screenwriter: Kalani Queypo
Producer: Kalani Queypo
Cinematographer: David Lewis
Editor: John Blizek
Production Design: Christina Wright
Music: Kyle Puccia
Sound: Daniel McKinney
Principal Cast: Tantoo Cardinal, Rulan Tangen and Raoul Trujillo
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