The film tells the story of how the ancient Maori tribe in New Zealand continued their traditions and selected new patriarchs. The old patriarch adheres to the traditions and beliefs of the tribe. Even if his granddaughter Pai is better than other boys, she cannot become the successor of the patriarch in his heart. You can say that he is too stubborn, but in his view, this is the tribal civilization and inheritance. Part. The girl Pai is brave, sincere, and loves nature. The moment she rode a head whale to lead the whales back to the ocean, she broke the old patriarch's stubbornness and persistence.
Through the struggle of the old patriarch and the resistance of the next generation, "Whale Rider" shows the inheritance and progress of the ancient civilization under the background of the new era, and more reflects the inner struggle of the characters; but the focus of the film is on Pai. In the course of her growth, she broke through a certain degree of shackles and became the first matriarch of the tribe. She also brought awe of nature and life, and led the tribe people to continue their cultural traditions, so "Whale Rider" more Is an inspirational movie.
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