Trama:
On the east coast of New Zealand, the Whangara people believe their presence there dates back a thousand years or more to a single ancestor, Paikea, who escaped death when his canoe capsized by riding to shore on the back of a whale. From then on, Whangara chiefs, always the first-born, always male, have been considered Paikea's direct descendants. Pai, an 11-year-old girl in a patriarchal New Zealand tribe, believes she is destined to be the new chief. But her grandfather Koro is bound by tradition to pick a male leader. Pai loves Koro more than anyone in the world, but she must fight him and a thousand years of tradition to fulfill her destiny.

Cast:

Keisha Castle-Hughes Paikea Apirana

Rawiri Paratene Koro

Vicky Haughton Nanny Flowers

Cliff Curtis Porourangi

Grant Roa Uncle Rawiri

Mana Taumaunu Hemi

Rachel House Shilo

Taungaroa Emile Willie

Tammy Davis Dog

Mabel Wharekawa Maka

Rawinia Clarke Miro

Tahei Simpson Miss Parata

Supporto: Sconosciuto,

In prestito: No

Rapporto: Unknown