Returning to Olivia

At the peak of her athletic prime, professional water sports athlete Olivia Jenkins was diagnosed with stage 2 Hodgkins Lymphoma. Months of chemotherapy restricted her from entering the ocean for risk of being immunocompromised, her body unable to fight off any risk of infection. “Returning to Olivia” is a reflection on her journey back to the ocean, her identity, and new outlook on life. A love story between Olivia and the ocean that was briefly interrupted.

Part of the LAYERS series.

Directed by Nainoa Langer

Executive Producer: Matt Lindauer

Co-Director: Orion Owens

Producers: Nainoa Langer, Orion Owens, Olivia Jenkins

Sound Engineer: Johnny Helm

Cellist: Joshua Nakazawa of Mana Music

Production Assistants: Alden Simmer, Ethan Bediamol

Location Scout: Frank Finn

Transportation: David Lawford

Water Safety: Finn Spencer

Editor: Nainoa Langer

Assistant Editor: Orion Owens

Post Color and Sound: InnerBloom

Rental: Ehman Productions

Special thanks to Ian Walsh, Jenkins Family, friends and supporters of Olivia and her journey.