A Paradise Lost
“The true story of one small Hawaiian bird who took a stand changed the rules.”
Synopsis
The film unfolds through the POV of the Palila called Anuenue who stood as the client in 1979 court trials. The legal battle leveraged the Endangered Species Act to protect māmane forests where 2,500 Palila competed with introduced sheep & goats. He explains how they won in court, but are still in jeopardy; in 2024, only 300 Palila remain. Today, a Native Hawaiian conservationist struggles to save them amidst escalating threats of climate change, wildfires, introduced predators, diseases, and governmental neglect.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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A PARADISE LOST TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-09-07
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Hawai'i International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laurie Sumiye
- Screenplay & Story
- Laurie Sumiye
- Original Title
- A Paradise Lost
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laurie Sumiye
Laurie Sumiye
Anne Misawa, Paul Atkins
Anne Misawa, Laurie Sumiye
Department Leadership Roster
Laurie Sumiye
Director
Anne Misawa
Producer
Laurie Sumiye
Producer
Laurie Sumiye
Writer
Anne Misawa
Director of Photography
Paul Atkins
Director of Photography
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Paradise Lost.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Paradise Lost
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Paradise Lost about?
The film unfolds through the POV of the Palila called Anuenue who stood as the client in 1979 court trials. The legal battle leveraged the Endangered Species Act to protect māmane forests where 2,500 Palila competed with introduced sheep & goats. He explains how they won in court, but are still in jeopardy; in 2024, only 300 Palila remain. Today, a Native Hawaiian conservationist struggles to save them amidst escalating threats of climate change, wildfires, introduced predators, diseases, and governmental neglect.
Who directed A Paradise Lost?
A Paradise Lost was directed by Laurie Sumiye.
Who stars in A Paradise Lost?
The principal cast of A Paradise Lost includes Kalā Lindsey-Asing, Michael Sherwood, Marjorie Ziegler, Kaipo Schwab.
When was A Paradise Lost released and how long is it?
A Paradise Lost was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.