Princess Kaiulan (2009) is a film based on the life of Princess Kaʻiulani (1875–1899). The movie stars Q'Orianka Kilcher in the role of Princess Kaʻiulani, one of the last heirs to the throne of the Kingdom of Hawaii. The movie was written and directed by Marc Forby, and also stars Barry Pepper as Lorrin Thurston, Will Patton as Sanford Dole, Julian Glover as Theophilus Harris Davies, and Shaun Evans as Clive Davies.
The movie follows the progression of Kaʻiulani's short life, beginning with a happy life in Honolulu interrupted by the events surrounding the imposition of the Bayonet Constitution. The movie follows her through her education in Victorian England, the announcement of the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii, her campaign to attempt to convince the United States to reverse the overthrow, and her return to Hawaii. [Source]
Princess Kaiulani will be in theaters on 14 May 2010. Enjoy the trailer!
Hey debbs! I've seen this around but haven't watched the trailer until u posted it! then i realized it was Pocahontas acting.. heheheh.. the one where she acted alongside Colin Farrell right?
ReplyDeleteAnyways, the story looks alright.. i don't mind watching this. :)