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In the ways of the ancients she found a hope for the future.

Whale Rider

7.02003 · 1h 41m · EN

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A contemporary story of love, rejection, and triumph as a young Māori girl fights to fulfill a destiny her grandfather refuses to recognize.

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Keisha Castle-Hughes

Paikea Apirana

Rawiri Paratene

Koro

Vicky Haughton

Nanny Flowers

Cliff Curtis

Porourangi

Grant Roa

Uncle Rawiri

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Mana Taumaunu

Hemi

Rachel House

Shilo

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Director: Niki Caro
Status: Released
Audience votes: 460

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