On the east coast of New Zealand, the Whangara people believe their presence there dates back a thousand years or more to a single ancestor, Paikea, who escaped death when his canoe capsized by riding to shore on the back of a whale. From then on, Whangara chiefs, always the first-born, always male, have been considered Paikea's direct descendants. Pai, an 11-year-old girl in a patriarchal New Zealand tribe, believes she is destined to be the new chief. But her grandfather Koro is bound by tradition to pick a male leader. Pai loves Koro more than anyone in the world, but she must fight him and a thousand years of tradition to fulfill her destiny.
Whale RiderA small Maori village faces a crisis when the heir to the leadership of the Ngati Konohi dies at birth and is survived only by his twin sister, Pai. Although disregarded by her grandfather and shunned by the village people, twelve-year-old Pai remains certain of her calling and trains herself in the ways and customs of her people. With remarkable grace, Pai finds the strength to challenge her ...
Amazon.com: Watch Whale Rider | Prime VideoThis is one of the best movies I have ever seen, but this disc omitted the most crucial part of the movie. *** SPOILER ALERT **** In the hospital scene after Pai rides the whale and is unconscious in the bed, the grandfather speaks Maori to her, and in the movie an english translation appears as a subtitle on the screen with words to the effect of "Wise Leader, forgive me for I am just a ...
Whale Rider on iTunesA magical and deeply moving story of a young girl’s struggle to fulfil her destiny, Whale Rider is an award-winning film from New Zealand filmmaker Niki Caro. Rent £0.99 Buy £2.99 View in iTunes. Trailers See All. Trailer Ratings and Reviews. 5.0 out of 5. 3 Ratings. 3 Ratings. 11+ COMMON SENSE. Excellent, gorgeous drama with uplifting ...
Watch Whale Rider (2002) Full Movie Free Online Streaming ...Disregarded by her village, a Maori girl trains herself in the customs of her people to prove she's the rightful heir to her grandfather as chief.
Whale Rider (2003)Whale Rider on the Web:IMDb, Official Website. Movie Tags:ocean tradition. Featured News 'Mulan' Director Shares Gorgeous Set Photo, Two More Actors Join Cast 'Zookeeper's Wife' Director Niki Caro ...
Whale Rider (2002)Directed by Niki Caro. With Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rawiri Paratene, Vicky Haughton, Cliff Curtis. A contemporary story of love, rejection and triumph as a young Maori girl fights to fulfill a destiny her grandfather refuses to recognize.
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Whale Rider (2003)The indie film Whale Rider is an engrossing character drama with an inspirational message. The story follows a 12-year-old Maori girl named Paikea Apirana who struggles to earn her grandfather's ...