Whale Rider

Directed by Niki Caro

Pai, an 11-year-old girl believes she is destined to be the new chief of her tribe, 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 fulfil her destiny. Screening from a 35mm print.

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Duration:
101 minutes

Languages:
English

Country of origin:
Germany and New Zealand

Year of production:
2002