DVD Reviews
Whale Rider
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- Director: Niki Caro
- Starring: Keisha Castle-Hughes
- Details: NZ / 101 mins / (PG).
When a Maori community needs a new chief, elder Koro refuses to countenance the possibility that his grand-daughter Pai has what it takes. Will she prove him wrong, and win the love of the grumpy old curmudgeon in the process? Hmmm - a predictable but charming and beautifully-shot tale.
Review by Declan Burke
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