Whale Rider
2002
Germany
New Zealand
101 mins
Directed by:
Niki CaroSynopsis
In this cult coming-of-age classic set on the east coast of New Zealand, 12-year-old Pai (Keisha Castle-Hughes) dreams of becoming chief of her Māori tribe, tracing her ancestry back to the legendary whale rider, Paikea. Tradition dictates that the leader must be male, and her grandfather, Koro (Rawiri Paratene), refuses to acknowledge her potential.
As Pai strives to prove herself, she demonstrates that courage, love and determination can challenge even the most deeply held beliefs.
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"Fresh, observant, tough and genuinely moving."
