Drama / Family
New Zealand / Germany,
2002, 105 min
Directed by:
Niki CaroScreenplay:
Niki CaroCinematography:
Leon NarbeyComposer:
Lisa GerrardCast:
Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rawiri Paratene, Vicky Haughton, Cliff Curtis, Tammy Davis, John Sumner, Taungaroa Emile, Jane O'KaneVOD (2)
Plots(1)
A young mother dies in childbirth along with her newborn male son, who was supposed to be the Whangara tribe's next leader. His twin sister, Pai (Keisha Castle-Hughes), manages to survive and is brought up by her grandparents. She enlists the help of her uncle to teach herself the art of chiefdom and it appears that she possesses a natural leadership ability. (Icon Home Entertainment)
(more)Soundtracks
Whale Rider
Label: 4AD Records
Year: 2003
Country: USA
Length: 40:25
Tracklist
1. | Paikea Legend | Lisa Gerrard | 03:29 |
2. | Journey Away | Lisa Gerrard | 03:43 |
3. | Rejection | Lisa Gerrard | 01:43 |
4. | Biking Home | Lisa Gerrard | 03:25 |
5. | Ancestors | Lisa Gerrard | 01:43 |
6. | Suitcase | Lisa Gerrard | 01:04 |
7. | Pai Calls The Whales | Lisa Gerrard | 01:32 |
8. | Reiputa | Lisa Gerrard | 02:14 |
9. | Disappointed | Lisa Gerrard | 02:55 |
10. | They Came To Die | Lisa Gerrard | 02:19 |
11. | Pai Theme | Lisa Gerrard | 03:49 |
12. | Paikea's Whale | Lisa Gerrard | 03:01 |
13. | Empty Water | Lisa Gerrard | 01:40 |
14. | Waka In The Sky | Lisa Gerrard | 01:56 |
15. | Go Forward | Lisa Gerrard | 05:52 |