Buddha Wild: Monk in a Hut
Synopsis
Buddhist monks open up about the joys and challenges of living out the precepts of the Buddha as a full-time vocation. Controversies swirling within modern monastic Buddhism are examined, from celibacy and the role of women to racism and concerns about the environment.
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Film Director Anna Wilding, about Buddha Wild Monk in a Hut
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-06-10
Top Cast
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Self - Narrator / Host
Vanta Kaur
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Len West
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Chalerm Chanapahn
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Tenzin Gyatso
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Phra Sathuwanda
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Chaip Saissard
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Phramah Somchai
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Phra Visechat
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Phram Sayan
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Prahamaha Veera
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Bhante Somaratana
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Phra Kannoong
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Ashley Kinsman
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Lucy Gaudin
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Sally Gaudin
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Dan Cousins
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Supawadee
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$275K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
11x
+$250K net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anna Wilding
- Screenplay & Story
- Anna Wilding
- Original Score
- Charles David Denler
- Original Title
- Buddha Wild: Monk in a Hut
- Country of Origin
- Sri Lanka, New Zealand, United States of America, Thailand
- Spoken Languages
- English, Sanskrit, Thai
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Budget
- $25K
- Worldwide Gross
- $275K
- Production Studios
- Carpe Diem Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anna Wilding
Anna Wilding
Charles David Denler
Anna Wilding
Anna Wilding
Department Leadership Roster
Anna Wilding
Director of Photography
Charles David Denler
Original Music Composer
Anna Wilding
Director
Anna Wilding
Writer
Anna Wilding
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
General — Suitable for all ages.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buddha Wild: Monk in a Hut
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What is Buddha Wild: Monk in a Hut about?
Buddhist monks open up about the joys and challenges of living out the precepts of the Buddha as a full-time vocation. Controversies swirling within modern monastic Buddhism are examined, from celibacy and the role of women to racism and concerns about the environment.
Who directed Buddha Wild: Monk in a Hut?
Buddha Wild: Monk in a Hut was directed by Anna Wilding.
Who stars in Buddha Wild: Monk in a Hut?
The principal cast of Buddha Wild: Monk in a Hut includes Anna Wilding, Vanta Kaur, Len West, Chalerm Chanapahn, Tenzin Gyatso.
When was Buddha Wild: Monk in a Hut released and how long is it?
Buddha Wild: Monk in a Hut was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What was the box office and production budget of Buddha Wild: Monk in a Hut?
Buddha Wild: Monk in a Hut had a reported production budget of $25K and grossed $275K at the worldwide box office (11 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Buddha Wild: Monk in a Hut?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Buddha Wild: Monk in a Hut was composed by Charles David Denler.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Buddha Wild: Monk in a Hut?
Buddha Wild: Monk in a Hut holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).