Whale Rider 15th Anniversary Blu-ray Edition
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Posted June 20, 2017 10:25 PM by Webmaster
U.S. label Shout Factory has officially announced and detailed its upcoming 15th anniversary Blu-ray edition of director Niki Caro's film Whale Rider (2002). The release, which will be part of the label's recently launched Shout Select line, will be available for purchase on August 22.
Synopsis: In Whale Rider, a small Maori village faces a crisis when the heir to the leadership of the Ngati Konohi dies at birth and is survived only by his twin sister, Pai (Academy AwardŽ nominee Keisha Castle-Hughes, Game of Thrones). Although disregarded by her grandfather and shunned by the people of her village, twelve-year-old Pai remains certain of her calling and trains herself in the ways and customs of her people. With remarkable grace and courage, Pai summons the strength to both challenge and embrace a thousand years of tradition in order to fulfill her destiny.
Special Features:
Synopsis: In Whale Rider, a small Maori village faces a crisis when the heir to the leadership of the Ngati Konohi dies at birth and is survived only by his twin sister, Pai (Academy AwardŽ nominee Keisha Castle-Hughes, Game of Thrones). Although disregarded by her grandfather and shunned by the people of her village, twelve-year-old Pai remains certain of her calling and trains herself in the ways and customs of her people. With remarkable grace and courage, Pai summons the strength to both challenge and embrace a thousand years of tradition in order to fulfill her destiny.
Special Features:
- Audio commentary with director Niki Caro
- "Te Waka: Building The Canoe" Featurette
- "Behind-The-Scenes of Whale Rider" featurette
- Deleted Scenes with optional commentary
- Poster art and photo gallery
