Nā Wāhine Buda Kiakahi: The Legacy of Hawaiian Women Buddhists
Synopsis
This Film is a documentary film about the legacy of Hawaiian women Buddhists beginning with the life of Mary Mikahala Robinson Foster, lady in waiting to Queen Liliʻuokalani. While many have visited Foster Botanical Gardens in Honolulu, little has been known of her work to perpetuate the practice of Buddhism, even beyond Hawaiʻi, where she is revered in India and Sri Lanka for her contributions.
Top Cast
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Honolulu, Hawaii
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eleni Avendaño
- Screenplay & Story
- Eleni Avendaño, Jon Kei Matsuoka
- Original Title
- Nā Wāhine Buda Kiakahi: The Legacy of Hawaiian Women Buddhists
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 42m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eleni Avendaño
Eleni Avendaño, Jon Kei Matsuoka
Eleni Avendaño, Jeff Hawe, Naomi Yoshida, Anastasha Schielzeth, Megan Lee
Jon Kei Matsuoka, Naomi Yoshida, Anastasha Schielzeth
Department Leadership Roster
Eleni Avendaño
Director
Jon Kei Matsuoka
Producer
Naomi Yoshida
Producer
Anastasha Schielzeth
Producer
Eleni Avendaño
Writer
Jon Kei Matsuoka
Writer
Eleni Avendaño
Director of Photography
Jeff Hawe
Director of Photography
Naomi Yoshida
Director of Photography
Anastasha Schielzeth
Director of Photography
Megan Lee
Director of Photography
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What is Nā Wāhine Buda Kiakahi: The Legacy of Hawaiian Women Buddhists about?
This Film is a documentary film about the legacy of Hawaiian women Buddhists beginning with the life of Mary Mikahala Robinson Foster, lady in waiting to Queen Liliʻuokalani. While many have visited Foster Botanical Gardens in Honolulu, little has been known of her work to perpetuate the practice of Buddhism, even beyond Hawaiʻi, where she is revered in India and Sri Lanka for her contributions.
Who directed Nā Wāhine Buda Kiakahi: The Legacy of Hawaiian Women Buddhists?
Nā Wāhine Buda Kiakahi: The Legacy of Hawaiian Women Buddhists was directed by Eleni Avendaño.
Who stars in Nā Wāhine Buda Kiakahi: The Legacy of Hawaiian Women Buddhists?
The principal cast of Nā Wāhine Buda Kiakahi: The Legacy of Hawaiian Women Buddhists includes Nola A. Nāhulu, Puanani Burgess, Norma Ryūkō Kawelokū Wong, Manu Aluli Meyer, George Tanabe.
When was Nā Wāhine Buda Kiakahi: The Legacy of Hawaiian Women Buddhists released and how long is it?
Nā Wāhine Buda Kiakahi: The Legacy of Hawaiian Women Buddhists was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 42m.