Whale Rider (15th Anniversary Edition) - DVD

After her mother and twin brother die during labor, young Pai (Keisha Castle-Hughes) is raised by her grandfather, the chief of a Maori tribe in New Zealand. In accordance with tradition, her brother would have been next in line for the office. As her grandfather searches for a worthy heir, Pai must prove that she is able-and destined-to lead her people. Wondrously engaging drama also stars Rawiri Paratene, Vicky Haughton, Cliff Curtis. 101 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English; Subtitles English (SDH).

Profound personal tragedy drove English professor Charlie (Brendan Fraser) into seclusion-and binge-eating-to the point where now, as a 600-pound recluse, he maintains career through teleconferencing. His desire to reach out to the embittered teenage daughter (Sadie Sink) he hasn't seen in years will come with fateful consequences. Darren Aronofsky's stunning effort, driven by Fraser's remarkable central performance, also stars Hong Chau, Ty Simpkins, Samantha Morton. 117 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English.

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