Vaka Moana: Ancestors of the Future

Overview

On Mangaia, the oldest and most southerly island in the Cook Islands, Pwo Grand Master Navigator Peia Patai sails a recreated vaka moana using the non-instrument wayfinding he learned from stars, swells and ecological signs. Among ancient celestial maps painted in limestone caves and the reefs and gardens of the atoll, the voyage traces Ra'ui, the Polynesian practice of taking only what is needed so that the ecology survives for those who come after.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

August 8, 2026

Original language

English

Director

Tom Murray

Writer

Tom Murray

Producer

Tom Murray

Music

David Bridie

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt43678283