Whale Rider
A young girl in a coastal village faces challenges when she dreams of becoming a leader in her community. While her grandfather holds onto traditional beliefs that might make her path difficult, she remains determined to honor her heritage. It is a story about finding your own path while staying true to your roots.
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A young girl in a coastal village faces challenges when she dreams of becoming a leader in her community. While her grandfather holds onto traditional beliefs that might make her path difficult, she remains determined to honor her heritage. It is a story about finding your own path while staying true to your roots.
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What's in it
- Scary
- Mild
- Violence
- Mild
- Language
- None
- Rude humour
- None
- Sad themes
- Some
- Pace
- Gentle
- The film features long takes and a contemplative atmosphere that allows the story and scenery to breathe. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.SomeThe sight of beached whales and the community's struggle to move them into the water.
- Approx.MildA scene involving a stick fighting tournament (taiaha) where the girl is scolded for participating.
Talk about it after
- 1How did the girl show she was determined to follow her dreams even when others doubted her?
- 2Why do you think it was important for the girl to stay connected to her culture and traditions?
- 3How did the relationship between the grandfather and the granddaughter change as the story went on?
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