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Whale Rider is a 2002 New Zealand drama film written and directed by Niki Caro. Based on the 1987 novel The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera , the film stars Keisha Castle-Hughes as Kahu Paikea Apirana, a twelve-year-old Māori girl whose ambition is to become the chief of the tribe.
A young Maori girl fights to become the leader of her tribe, defying tradition and her grandfather's resistance. She proves her worth by saving a stranded whale and finding a sacred whale tooth.
Jun 20, 2003 · A 12-year-old Maori girl, Pai, wants to become the chief of her people, but her grandfather, Koro, opposes her. The movie, based on a novel by Witi Ihimaera, is a drama that avoids cliches and surprises with its ending.
Jun 6, 2003 · Only males are allowed to ascend to chiefdom in a Maori tribe in New Zealand. This ancient custom is upset when the child selected to be the next chief dies at birth. However his twin sister, Pai...
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- Niki Caro
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- Keisha Castle-Hughes
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Find out who starred in and worked behind the scenes of the New Zealand drama film Whale Rider, based on a novel by Witi Ihimaera. See the full cast and crew list, including Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rawiri Paratene, Vicky Haughton, and more.
Whale Rider is a New Zealand film based on a book by Witi Ihimaera, featuring Māori culture and a female hero. Read the review, age rating, and parents' feedback on this lyrical and uplifting drama.
