11 years old
Keisha Hughes rocketed to fame when she played the starring role of "Pai" in the movie Whale Rider. While Rider focused on the difficulty of natives living in the modern world, it is a great movie!
The duration of Whale Rider is 1.68 hours.
Whale Rider was released on 06/06/2003.
The Production Budget for Whale Rider was $4,300,000.
Whale Rider was created on 2002-09-09.
Niki Caro directed the film Whale rider.
Whale Rider grossed $39,892,476 worldwide.
The whales are travelling in the ocean, and they are far away from Newzeland. The leader bull whale is nostalgic and is thinking about the past, when he was young, his times with the whale rider. Theme - loss of hope and danger Conflict - Old vs. New
Whale Rider grossed $20,779,666 in the domestic market.
In "Whale Rider," the rope symbolizes the connection between generations and the bond between the past and the future. It represents the strength and resilience of the Maori culture, as well as the challenges faced by the protagonist, Pai, in her quest to reclaim her heritage and leadership role. The rope also illustrates the support and unity among the community members as they navigate the complexities of tradition and change.
In "Whale Rider," Koro, Pai's grandfather, initially reacts to her birth with disappointment because he had hoped for a male heir to continue the lineage of leadership in their tribe. He struggles to accept Pai's role as a leader and often undermines her abilities due to traditional beliefs about gender. Over time, however, Koro's perspective begins to shift as he witnesses Pai's determination and connection to their culture, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of her importance.
* The theme in whale rider is to never give up in what you believe in or your culture or traditions! *Always have faith in yourself and others! *Never look down on someone because one day they will change everything for the better! BY THE WAY IF YOUR READING THIS AND UR FORM F.B.L.G. AND YOUR IN 8B I KNOW WHAT YOUR DOING , BECAUSE I WAS THERE TO ! AHAA"