
That Which Once Was (2011)
NR
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Apr 18, 2011 (US)
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Drama, Science Fiction
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00:20
refugee
indigenous
climate change
post-apocalyptic future
inuit
flooding
global warming
orphan
environment
carver
ice sculpture
environmental destruction
woman director
environmental disaster
inuk
adult child friendship
environmental issues
near future
environmental catastrophe
short film
caribbean
environmental crisis
ice
displaced persons
refugees
not too distant future
female filmmaker
aquaphobia
In 2032 an eight-year old boy, displaced by global warming, fends for himself as an environmental refugee in a hostile northern metropolis. Haunted by memories of flooding that left him homeless and orphaned, the boy forms an unexpected friendship with an Inuk ice carver who helps him confront his past.
Featured Crew
Cast

Vicente Otero
Vicente

Natar Ungalaaq
Siku

Sydney Francis
Social Worker

Chris Mark Chan
Doctor

Jose Boscio
Father

Lucia Bonaccio
Shelter Girl 1

Chanelle Gajadhar
Shelter Girl 2

Sabrina Fernandez
Shelter Girl 3

Izabelle Straker
Shelter Girl 4

Marley Perez
Shelter Boy 1