It's about a Maori girl growing up in modern day New Zealand, dealing with the intersecting worlds of her culture and the encroaching changes the modern world brings. And whales are also in it as a sort of symbol of the past. Or something like that. It's been a while but I really enjoyed it.
@thrainful So I am a huge Dead Can Dance fan, love Lisa Gerrards' Voice...so damn...calming yet haunting at the same time. Before i pick a copy up of this movie can some give me a rough idea of what it is all about? rather hear it from a fan of the movie than imdb and their pretentious remarks.
@Lorielknight I only watched it because of Lisas voice in it......I think that without that i wouldn't like it..So watch it and let her voice to take you up to heavens!!!!!!!!!!;)
i just realized the noise of the whale in the end of this is the same sound godzilla makes in the movie. try go watch um and listen real good, i gaurentee you will hear it
@RanaRandom i cant really hear it but the part she keeps repeating is: ko mounga ki runga i a mounga e, toi, toi, toi a..... sorry im only just learniing maori at school but mounga means mountain and Toi is one of the maori ancestors. Just been to Whangara Mai Tawhiti Marae.
i had to chant the first chant at my schools international day and at my towns festival day because im part moari (awsell as hawaiian and sioux native american) lol
"and I know we will keep moving forward...with ALL our strength."
thealmostjew 2 months ago
ok we get all these weird gadgets on youtube like the video statistic button but we don't have a replay button?!?
soloartizan 3 months ago
I LOVE this movie. Brings me sweet thoughts of nature, and my home New Zealand.
superaagou 4 months ago
I LOVE this movie. Brings me sweet thoughts of nature, and my home New Zealand.
superaagou 4 months ago
it is the best best best...... love it
sarahalisonmcgregor 8 months ago
@thrainful
It's about a Maori girl growing up in modern day New Zealand, dealing with the intersecting worlds of her culture and the encroaching changes the modern world brings. And whales are also in it as a sort of symbol of the past. Or something like that. It's been a while but I really enjoyed it.
IriathZhul 8 months ago
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great movie and soundtrack.
jesusr953 10 months ago
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jesusr953 10 months ago
One really extraordinary movie;)
thrainful 10 months ago
@thrainful So I am a huge Dead Can Dance fan, love Lisa Gerrards' Voice...so damn...calming yet haunting at the same time. Before i pick a copy up of this movie can some give me a rough idea of what it is all about? rather hear it from a fan of the movie than imdb and their pretentious remarks.
Lorielknight 10 months ago
@Lorielknight I only watched it because of Lisas voice in it......I think that without that i wouldn't like it..So watch it and let her voice to take you up to heavens!!!!!!!!!!;)
thrainful 10 months ago
muy buena pelicula,,,me gusta mucho...la tengo como colección de peliculas gratas
deusislove 10 months ago
i just realized the noise of the whale in the end of this is the same sound godzilla makes in the movie. try go watch um and listen real good, i gaurentee you will hear it
808Danboi 11 months ago 2
I luv Keisha.. shes so cool! =)
MsMab79 11 months ago
I first watched this movie when i was 9.. I still love it
MsMab79 11 months ago
can someonekindly write down what she's chanting?
RanaRandom 1 year ago
@RanaRandom i cant really hear it but the part she keeps repeating is: ko mounga ki runga i a mounga e, toi, toi, toi a..... sorry im only just learniing maori at school but mounga means mountain and Toi is one of the maori ancestors. Just been to Whangara Mai Tawhiti Marae.
greetingsfr0mdaveXD 10 months ago
@greetingsfr0mdaveXD Thank you very much.
RanaRandom 10 months ago
I have watched this movie over and over again and every time I fall in love with it even more
milliebbit 1 year ago 2
look at 1:07,in the movie she got a bug on her neck lol
1sweetsin 1 year ago
Haunting. Heavenly. Elegant. Mysterious. Beautiful. Magestic. And these are just but words that can't fully describe this masterpiece.
But it's just what Lisa Gerrad does: Create music that words cannot sum.
frozendragonfire1 1 year ago
We should all pay attention to the symbolism of the story. I loved it. I could have been a whale rider :0)
mandolinut 1 year ago
This gave me chills , such a good movie
teinejboo253 1 year ago
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One of the greatest movie ever made!!!! Kudos to the producers and actors!!!
arkemais 1 year ago
@VictoriaMajorHill The movie keeps on inspiring !!! Love it so much
WHAMO001 1 year ago
some of my favorite music in the world :) thank you for sharing it on youtube....Loved the movie too...they just dont make movies like this.
zackinator007 1 year ago
i will never grow tired of this movie its just that good
MadHatterAlabaster 1 year ago
Amazing film, amazing country, amazing people.
fuckingpillock 1 year ago 4
amazing novel and movie.
MAN8970 1 year ago
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i had to chant the first chant at my schools international day and at my towns festival day because im part moari (awsell as hawaiian and sioux native american) lol
it was pretty cool :)
mizzlicia12 1 year ago
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mizzlicia12 1 year ago
Is that Keisha chanting?
iceprincess955 2 years ago
Yes it is.
EarthlyHeavens 2 years ago
It's an awesome song.
iceprincess955 2 years ago
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yes, the beginning vocals(chorus) are from lisa gerrard
foxwommel 1 year ago
paikea is incredibly wise, mature, brave, and STRONG for an eleven year old. :)
yagi6993 2 years ago
Keisha Castle Hughes was nominated for an Oscar for this beautiful film which I love
netta2630 2 years ago 3
She deserved the nomination. She was incredible and truly beautiful. Awesome film.
darysons1 2 years ago
I love this movie!!
33Godsangel 2 years ago 2
this is a good movie, it was made by the people who made winged migration
MajesticWolfRunner 2 years ago
I, for the love of me, cannot remember if this was an IFC movie or not. Who ever produced it, thank you. It was truly inspirational.
chisu55 2 years ago
great movie, amazing music..what a pity it has so little view counts
raminhopoi 2 years ago 29
i love it when the girl starts chanting
citywolfwarrior 2 years ago 7
beautiful...
SaintUdnitz 2 years ago 5