A documentary portrait of a Tongan whale-watching guide called George, and of the humpback whales that spend their summers in the warm waters around the islands of Vava'u.
We wanted to make a film that reflects on the content tranquility that a connection with the ocean and some of its largest inhabitants can bring. The environment and its protection shouldn't be political.
Up Next in Season 1
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The Maternal Power of Whales
In the ocean, few moms go harder than whales. From the moment they’re born, whale calves rely entirely on their mothers. Whale moms dedicate months — or even years — to raising their young, nursing them with milk that’s up to 50% fat. With this super-fatty milk, whale calves can grow remarkably f...
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NIO KO BOKK (This Belongs To All of Us)
In Dakar, Senegal, surfing has become more than a sport—it’s a lifeline. “NIO KO BOKK” follows Pape and Seydi, two young men who find purpose and community in the ocean, choosing a different path than the perilous journeys many peers take in search of opportunity abroad. Through their story, the ...
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Sanctuary: Hope for the Future
In the waters of British Columbia, just off the northern end of Vancouver Island in Johnstone Strait, lies a very special place, a protected area for whales known as Robson Bight (Michael Bigg) Ecological Reserve. Here, the whales find sanctuary—food, shelter, and community.
We find this communi...
