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Koro is the chief of the Maori Tribe. He is Paikea's Grandfather. Paikea was born with her twin brother, who was in line for chief, but he died at birth and she didn't. Koro blamed Paikea for the death of the leader. The chain of the first born males being chief was broken. Koro is very dis-approving of Pai and is aggresive towards her through her life. Pai ends up having all the skills and talents of a chief and she is the true air to the position but Koro is too sacred to let her be the leader. He is very traditional and does not want to brake the line of his ancestors. I'm not going to spoil the rest of the story though!
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Who is the main character in the whale rider the noval?
Paikea, Uncle Rawiri, Nanny Flowers and Koro
What are motifs in the whale rider?
In the story, the whale represents life and death. When Koro Apirana, Rawiri, and the guys are in the meeting house discussing what should be done, Koro Apirana states that if the whale dies, we die. If the whale lives, we live. So that shows that the whale is life and death to them. This was said by Koro when the ancient bull whale was washed up on Whangara probably because that was the bull whale that was rode by Kahutia Te Rangi. Also, the whale is the mammal which brought them to the land in the first place. If Paikea (ancestor) hadent rode the whale, they wouldn't be in New Zealand. the rope is also a symbol in whale rider because it symbolises the ancestral line of the Maori community that they live in.when the rope is broken it symbolises the community falling apart. paikea then fixes the rope and this is as if she has rejoined the community.
What is the duration of Whale Rider?
The duration of Whale Rider is 1.68 hours.
When was Whale Rider created?
Whale Rider was created on 2002-09-09.
When was Whale Rider released?
Whale Rider was released on 06/06/2003.
What was the Production Budget for Whale Rider?
The Production Budget for Whale Rider was $4,300,000.
What does koro's staff signify in the movie whale rider?
Koros staff represents that he is the leader and that he has the power and loyalty. Koro always had his staff at the community house and at any other important time. When Koros staff drops in the water when he is calling for help, it signifies that he is not the leader, it is now Pais turn. Hope this helps
Who directed the flim whale rider?
Niki Caro directed the film Whale rider.
How much money did Whale Rider gross worldwide?
Whale Rider grossed $39,892,476 worldwide.
How much money did Whale Rider gross domestically?
Whale Rider grossed $20,779,666 in the domestic market.
What are the similarities between Pai and Koro in the movie whale ride?
Stubborn strong quality for leadership
Who directed the movie whale rider?
This film, Whale Rider, was directed by Niki Caro. The film was released in July 2003.
