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A Thousand Mothers 

Director: Kim Shelton · Year: 2017 · Country: Myanmar · Language: Burmese · Genre: documentary · Duration: 39 minutes

Tradition: Theravada Buddhism

Thematic: monastic life and spirituality

Synopsis: The documentary offers a close view of the daily life of Buddhist nuns in Sagaing, Myanmar. She explores her commitment to spiritual practice and community life in the monastery, highlighting the challenges and rewards they face in following the monastic path within Thetheravda tradition.