Whale rider Balinanın Sırtında
Title:
Whale rider Balinanın Sırtında
Author:
Sanders, Tim.
Publication Information:
Turkey : Distributed by Tiglon, 2002.
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (101 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Originally released as a motion picture in 2002.
Based on the book by Witi Ihimaera.
Special features: behind-the-scenes featurette; filmmaker's commentary; deleted scenes with optional director commentary; soundtrack showcase.
Abstract:
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 a young mother dies in childbirth along with her newborn male son. His twin sister survives and the little girl, Pai, is brought up by her grandparents. Learning the skills of chiefdom from her uncle, Pai shows that she possesses a natural leadership ability.
Reading Level:
MPAA rating: R.: for brief language and a momentary drug reference.