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Whale Rider

2002, Movie, 1h 41min

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.

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Reviews

Critic William Thomas

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The New Zealand Tourist Board must have been thrilled with this lovely looking culture-fest, jam-packed as it is with stunning coastal views, glorious sunshine and rare insights into Maori culture.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Marc Savlov

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...this quietly powerful tale of youthful female empowerment is a pitch-perfect example of how to craft a personally resonant film that speaks to all cultures at all times.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Frederik Asschenfeldt Vandrup

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...man føler sig klogere både på myte og virkelighed efter små to timer i selskab med Pai...

Read full review at Cinemazone

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In the film Whale Rider, a young Maori girl named Pai defies tradition and cultural expectations to become the leader of her tribe. Despite her grandfather Koro's resistance, Pai learns the ways of the tribe's ancient leaders and proves herself worthy of the title. With the help of her uncle and others, Pai embarks on a journey to find a lost whale tooth, a symbol of leadership, and in doing so, discovers her own strength and destiny.