
Whale Rider
2003 · Director: Niki Caro
A contemporary story of love, rejection, and triumph as a young Māori girl fights to fulfill a destiny her grandfather refuses to recognize.
Filming locations
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Road in Whangara
Whāngārā Marae, located at the end of Pa Road in Whangara, Gisborne, New Zealand, is a sacred gathering place for the Ngāti Porou hapū…
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Whangara Beach
The beach near Whangara Island is a pristine coastal area located in the Gisborne region of New Zealand, known for its deep cultural…
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Whāngārā Marae
The Whāngārā Marae is a sacred Māori meeting place located in Whangara, Gisborne, New Zealand, serving as the ancestral home of the Ngāti Porou…
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