Synopsis
It is set in a small New Zealand coastal village where Maori claim descent from Paikea, the Whale Rider. In every generation, a male heir has succeeded to the chiefly title.
About the Film
Niki Caro's second feature WHALE RIDER has become the top grossing NZ feature ever released in the USA (except for The Lord of The Rings) and its young star was nominated for an Academy Award.
Original Writer
Based on the novel by Witi Ihimaera
Producer
John Barnett, Tim Sanders, Frank Hubner
Executive Producer
Bill Gavin, Linda Goldstein Knowlton
Production Company
South Pacific Films, Apollomedia, Pandora Films