Whale Rider

Set in a small New Zealand coastal village, this film tells the story of a young Maori girl named Pai, who dreams of becoming the chief of her tribe despite the tradition that leadership is reserved for males. Directed by Niki Caro, the movie beautifully captures the struggle between tradition and change, as Pai strives to prove her worth to her skeptical grandfather. The film stars Keisha Castle-Hughes, whose performance earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Notably, the movie won several awards, including the Toronto International Film Festival’s People’s Choice Award. You can watch it for free on Soap2day.