Whale Rider
Movie
2002
PG-13
1 HOUR 41 MINS
Children
Drama
A Maori girl challenges her tribe’s traditions and her grandfather’s views by aspiring to become the chief, a role traditionally reserved for males, proving her worth and connection to ancestral spirits through her unique bond with whales.
Cast & Crew
Keisha Castle-Hughes Paikea "Pai" Apirana
Rawiri Paratene Koro Apirana
Vicky Haughton Nanny Flowers Apirana
Cliff Curtis Porourangi Apirana
Grant Roa Uncle Rawiri Apirana
Mana Taumaunu Hemi
Rachel House Shilo
Taungaroa Emile Willie
Tammy Davis Dog
Mabel Wharekawa-Burt Maka
Rawinia Clarke Miro
Tahei Simpson Miss Parata
Tyronne White Jake
Niki Caro Director
Linda Goldstein Knowlton Executive Producer
Bill Gavin Executive Producer
John Barnett Producer
Frank Hübner Producer
Tim Sanders Producer
Reinhard Brundig Co-Producer
Witi Ihimaera Associate Producer
Lisa Gerrard Music
Leon Narbey Cinematography
David Coulson Film Editing
Diana Rowan Casting
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