DVD
Whale rider
Call Number
- DVD DRAMA (CEN)
Edition
Widescreen version ; Special ed.
Performers
Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rawiri Paratene, Vicky Haughton, Cliff Curtis.
Publication Information
Culver City, CA : Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, c2003.
Physical Description
1 videodisc (101 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Summary
The Whangara people believe their ancestor Paikea was saved from drowning by riding home on the back of a whale. The tribal group has since granted leadership positions to the first-born males, believing them to be descendants of Paikea. But then the newborn male heir dies, survived only by his twin sister, Pai. Although disregarded by her grandfather and shunned by the village people, the now 12-year-old Pai remains certain of her calling and trains herself in the ways and customs of her people. With remarkable grace, Pai finds the strength to challenge her family and embraces a thousand years of tradition in order to fulfill her destiny.
Notes
DVD format ; Dolby digital 5.1.
Videodisc release of the 2002 motion picture.
Based on the book by Witi Ihimaera.
Closed captioned for the hearing impaired.
Rated PG-13 for brief language and a momentary drug reference.
In English with optional subtitles in English and Spanish.
Special features include: Director commentary ; theatrical trailer and TV spots ; featurette ; behind-the-scenes with optional commentary ; soundtrack showcase ; art and photo gallery ; scene selection.