Synopsis
A contemporary story of love, rejection, and triumph as a young Maori girl fights to fulfill a destiny her grandfather refuses to recognize.
Whale Rider (2003) is a 1h 41min drama feature film by Niki Caro. A contemporary story of love, rejection, and triumph as a young Maori girl fights to fulfill a destiny her grandfathe...
Facts
Based on
The Whale Rider
Awards
Sundance World Cinema Audience Award, BAFTA's Children & Young People Award - Feature Film, CICFF Children's Jury Award for Best Live-Action Feature Film
Setting
New Zealand
Filming location
New Zealand
Production
South Pacific Pictures
Original language
English, Māori
Trailer
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