| Description |
1 videodisc (101 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, Region 1 encoding, Dolby 5.1 digital; 2.0 stereo surround. |
| Note |
Widescreen format (aspect ratio 2.35:1). |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 2002. |
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Based on the book by Witi Ihimaera. |
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Special features: behind-the-scenes featurette; filmmaker's commentary; deleted scenes with optional director commentary; soundtrack showcase. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Language |
Closed-captioned; sound track in English with optional English and Spanish subtitles. |
| Cast |
Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rawiri Paratene, Vicky Haughton, Cliff Curtis, Grant Roa, Mana Taumaunu, Rachel House. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Leon Narbey ; editor, David Coulson ; music, Lisa Gerrard ; costume designer, Kirsty Cameron ; production designer, Grant Major. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13; for brief language and a momentary drug reference. |
| Summary |
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 possess a natural leadership ability. |
| Awards |
San Francisco International Film Festival, 2003: Audience Award Best - Narrative Feature (Niki Caro). |
| Subject |
Grandparent and child -- New Zealand -- Whangarei -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Whales -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Chiefdoms -- New Zealand -- Whangarei -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Added Author |
Caro, Niki.
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Castle-Hughes, Keisha, 1990-
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Paratene, Rawiri.
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Haughton, Vicky.
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Curtis, Cliff, 1968-
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| ISBN |
1404943722 |
| Standard No. |
043396022720 |
| Music No. |
02272 Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment |
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