Whale Rider

Based On the book by Witi Ihimaera

Whale Rider is a 2002 New Zealand drama film written and directed by Niki Caro, based on the 1987 novel by Witi Ihimaera. The film stars Keisha Castle-Hughes as Kahu Paikea Apirana, a twelve-year-old Māori girl whose ambition is to become the chief of the tribe. Her grandfather believes that this is a role reserved for males only. A coproduction between New Zealand and Germany, the film was shot on location in Whangara, the setting of the novel.

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Release date:

September 9, 2002

Director:

Niki Caro

Cast:

Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rawiri Paratene, Cliff Curtis, Rachel House, Tammy Davis

Genre:

Drama, Family

Country:

New Zealand, Germany

Language:

English

Year page:

2002 in adaptations