whale rider

niki caro was the director of whale rider.Keisha Castle-Hughes aka paikea is now 30 years old she was 12 years old. the film was made in 2001 making the film 18 years old.whale rider was listed in the 5 most popular maori films.the film was based on a true story.the movie was shot and flimed in whangara on the east cost of new zealand's north island and in Auckland.the producers of whale rider are John barnett,Frank hubner,Tim sanders.the movie is 1h 45m long. pai lives with her grandparents, koro, and nanny flowers.