Very saddened by the news of Kina’s passing
We are deeply saddened to say that Kina passed away Tuesday afternoon. It is hard to believe how much has changed in the five years since we made the film. The time we spent with Kina’s family in Eerie while filming 65_RedRoses was so special for us. Like Eva and Meg, Kina was a strong person – Eva often referred to her as a CF Warrior. She lived life on her own terms and with an open heart. We were moved by her acceptance of people who were different, her love for animals, and the courage she had to share her story.
When we first arrived to film with Kina she had beautiful, long hair, and one day during the shoot she decided to cut it all off. She had promised a charity she would do it, and she wanted to honour that commitment. She opened up her life to our film because she promised Eva she would. If she believed in something she went for it all the way. While they were taken too soon, we are thinking of all three girls right now. We know they are finally free and breathing easy. Our sincere condolences to Kina’s family and countless friends.
Love, love, love.
~ Nimisha & Philip
