An Amazonian community mourns, celebrates, bids farewell.

A Ritual Tapestry…

Kaumai marks the end of a year-long mourning period. A carefully selected ritual trunk embodies the spirit of the deceased and remains as the centerpiece of this ten-day ceremony. A multi-day fishing party offers food to both spirits and guests. Wrestling competitions consolidate intertribal relationships. The entire community mourns collectively. Girls emerge from seclusion, re-entering the community as future marriage partners.

…for a Storied Shaman

Honored in this ritual, Awapataku "Muri" Waurá was a unique figure in his community: a storyteller, shaman, herbalist, midwife, fisher, and spiritual healer. The film includes reflections from Muri's children Yakuwipu, Tukupé and Agamakumalu on their late father's legacy, recorded in the village of Piyulewene. Rare archival footage provides glimpses of both continuity and change, revealing how the Wauja maintain traditions while adapting to a shifting present.