fire in the water, fire in the sky

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.

Cast

Evotia-Rose Araiti

as Tia

Samoana Nokise

as Ina

Te Hau Winitana

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