30 Jun 2026  |  IndiGen news

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An Indigenous artist tries to revive his ancestral tradition of basket weaving with coconut leaves in an urban park by the Pacific Ocean. Despite being chased by security guards in a city of high rises who question his presence, he perseveres through rain and rejection. As he completes a stunning basket, an encounter with a homeless couple brings a glimmer of hope for his art form, highlighting the struggle of maintaining traditional practices in a city that's forgotten its roots.

Directed by Vilsoni Hereniko and Alex Cantatore, the film was realized with partial funding from this ERC Starting Grant.

For more insights, including a director's statement, visit Vilsoni Hereniko's website and learn more about the NIU project.