Myths and Maidens
“A rich tapestry of stories from women in Samoa, Hawaii, Tahiti, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Fiji and Aotearoa.”
Synopsis
‘Myths and Maidens’ is a love letter to fafine Moana, looking at some of our trauma, challenges and inequities across Pasifika, and how in the face of this, the celebration of ourselves is an act of colonial resistance.
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Myths & Maidens - Brown Triumph
Type: Clip • Published 2025-04-25
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Indira Stewart
Self
Sera Ngaigama
Self
Sera Naiqama
Self
Carmel Sepuloni
Self
Indira Moala
Self
Ella Henry
Self
Caroline Vercoe
Self
Emalani Case
Self
Mareva Lui
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Florie Dausabea
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Elsie Polosovai
Self
Ofa Latu
Self
Hiriata Brotherson
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Latayvia Tualasea Tautai
Self
Rain Te'o
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Titaua Peu
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Emmaline Pickering-Martin
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Cherrelle Sherwin
Self
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lisa Taouma
- Original Title
- Myths and Maidens
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand, United States of America, Solomon Islands, Australia, French Polynesia, Samoa, Cook Islands, Fiji, Papua New Guinea
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- The Coconet, Television New Zealand, ʻŌiwi TV, NZ on Air, Tikilounge Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lisa Taouma
Cushla Dillon
Lisa Taouma, Kay Ellmers
Department Leadership Roster
Lisa Taouma
Director
Lisa Taouma
Producer
Cushla Dillon
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Myths and Maidens
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What is Myths and Maidens about?
‘Myths and Maidens’ is a love letter to fafine Moana, looking at some of our trauma, challenges and inequities across Pasifika, and how in the face of this, the celebration of ourselves is an act of colonial resistance.
Who directed Myths and Maidens?
Myths and Maidens was directed by Lisa Taouma.
Who stars in Myths and Maidens?
The principal cast of Myths and Maidens includes Indira Stewart, Sera Ngaigama, Sera Naiqama, Carmel Sepuloni, Indira Moala.
When was Myths and Maidens released and how long is it?
Myths and Maidens was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 57m.