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| Release Date: |
June 6, 2003 (LA/NY)
August 29, 2003 (Moderate) |
| On DVD: |
October 28, 2003 |
| Genre: |
Drama |
| Running Time: |
105 minutes |
| MPAA Rating: |
Rated PG-13 for brief language and a momentary drug reference. |
| Director: |
Niki Caro |
| Writer: |
Niki Caro |
| Cast: |
Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rawiri Paratene, Cliff Curtis, Taungaroa Emile, Rawinia Clarke, Tammy Davis, Grant Roa, Tahei Simpson, Elizabeth Skeen, Roi Taimana, Mana Taumaunu, Tyronne White |
Based around the New Zealand culture of the Maori, this is the story of a 12-year old girl named Pai who attempts to attain the tribal position of Whale Rider, which has traditionally been held only by males. She is the only surviving child of the chief, and thus has some claim to the title. Read more
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