Loimata: The Sweetest Tears
Taihape, NEW ZEALAND — The true story of one of the Pacific’s great waka builders and sailor has been captured in a stirring and visually gripping documentary.
Loimata: The Sweetest Tears follows the final years of Ema Siope, a Samoan born kiwi who endured a tumultuous past to reconnect with her...

![Loimata: The Sweetest Tears depicts a story of reconnection and leadership against the stunning backdrop of Samoa. [Image: Screenshot/PMC] Rural scene from the film Loimata: The Sweetest Tears](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/screen-shot-2019-10-15-at-9.08.03-pm.jpg?itok=o8nLLhDe)