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Critic William Thomas
rated 8

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.

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Critic Frederik Asschenfeldt Vandrup
rated 7

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

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Cast & Crew

Niki Caro
Director
Niki Caro
Writer
Cliff Curtis
As Porourangi
Rachel House
As Shilo
Taungaroa Emile
As Willie
Keisha Castle-Hughes
As Paikea Apirana

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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.

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