Whale Rider: 15th Anniversary Edition - Clip 6: My Name is Paikea (HD)

[@aaronlikescoffee]

For those wondering what's going on here, she's crying because her grandfather didn't show up to the event, where she'd planned to surprise him with this speech dedicated to him. Her grandfather (koro in Māori) was proud of the male dominated lineage going back to their ancestor, Paikea. Grandfather was disappointed Pai, being female, was the twin who survived when her mother and brother died during her birth. He also didn't want her to receive the name Pai. Pai spends her life trying to win her grandfather's heart, but he shuns her, believing her to be bad luck for their family (whānau) and their tribe (iwi). He excludes her from activities and focuses his efforts on the boys in the tribe, believing they are more worthy of his time and of the training. This is despite the fact that his granddaughter Pai consistently proves herself to be far more formidable, astute and naturally capable in tikinga and in heart than any of the boys in the area. Her grandfather fails to acknowledge her for this, or worse, at times scolds her for showing that the boys are left wanting in comparison to her own abilities. Grandfather isn't a bad guy in the classic sense - he is a proud man who genuinely believes that Pai and the events surrounding her birth don't bode well for the future of his tribe - the backdrop being a world that is ever changing around them due to European dominance and the declining interest of local Māori in te ao Māori (the Māori world). I won't spoil the ending, suffice to say you should never underestimate a wahine Māori who, despite what she could be capable of, simply wants nothing more in this world than to show her love for her whānau - and to be loved in return.

[@rekunta]

A great comment, thanks.

[@pearljam619]

A truly beautiful film. If you haven’t seen it yet I implore you to spend a couple of hours and watch this hidden classic. It’s still impacted me after nearly 20 years since I first watched it.

[@christinemulinge3222]

Where is it found kindly?

[@pearljam619]

@@christinemulinge3222 I have it on DVD but it’s also on Amazon Prime I believe.

[@albertchapar3954]

Well said. A beautiful film. One of those quiet gems that have the capacity to make us a little better as a human being, if we watch patiently.

[@HtweAung-ze1jz]

i agree... I wathed and urged others to watch this kind of good movies instead of zombies transformrs...

[@jamieleepescini2675]

Every time I see this scene it's hard not to cry or at least shed one tear. A very beautiful scene for a very beautiful film.

[@dreamshell.121]

not enough cocaine 10/10

[@oliverhercus6460]

@@dreamshell.121 wtf are you on

[@dons5808]

Amazing scene. Her acting is heartbreaking.

[@oliverhercus6460]

this isnt heart breaking watch shrek

[@dons5808]

@@oliverhercus6460 you are shrek

[@Will.Flavell]

@@dons5808 Shrek is love Shrek is life 😂

[@dons5808]

@@Will.Flavell fiONuHhh

[@Will.Flavell]

@@dons5808 It’s All Ogre Now.

[@nocomment2468]

My favorite movie as a kid. I feel it even more as an adult.

[@kristynerosier2734]

One of my favorite movies ever. Best acting from everyone. Brilliant.

[@nocountry4oldfreeman]

Yeah, she earned that Oscar nod.

[@janices6136]

A beautiful movie , amazing acting and the story amazing.

[@littlebit_0fficial]

I watched this movie as a child in the UK at 8 years old; had I known learning that haka and many more would lead me to as a yt Aussie be trenching my 3yo true blue Aussie to love his bothers and sisters and to respect their hakas is an honour I never imagined to be mine

[@WoooooooW_000]

Love her soo much ❤️❤️ crying cleanses the soul

[@jonathancruz5932]

The reason why she’s crying because her grandfather is mean to her and he wasn’t there to see her presentation

[@FM-ez8wr]

That and it’s a little more than that

[@aaronlikescoffee]

For those wondering what's going on here, she's crying because her grandfather didn't show up to the event, where she'd planned to surprise him with this speech dedicated to him. Her grandfather (koro in Māori) was proud of the male dominated lineage going back to their ancestor, Paikea. Grandfather was disappointed Pai, being female, was the twin who survived when her mother and brother died during her birth. He also didn't want her to receive the name Pai. Pai spends her life trying to win her grandfather's heart, but he shuns her, believing her to be bad luck for their family (whānau) and their tribe (iwi). He excludes her from activities and focuses his efforts on the boys in the tribe, believing they are more worthy of his time and of the training. This is despite the fact that his granddaughter Pai consistently proves herself to be far more formidable, astute and naturally capable in tikinga and in heart than any of the boys in the area. Her grandfather fails to acknowledge her for this, or worse, at times scolds her for showing that the boys are left wanting in comparison to her own abilities. Grandfather isn't a bad guy in the classic sense - he is a proud man who genuinely believes that Pai and the events surrounding her birth don't bode well for the future of his tribe - the backdrop being a world that is ever changing around them due to European dominance and the declining interest of local Māori in te ao Māori (the Māori world). I won't spoil the ending, suffice to say you should never underestimate a wahine Māori who, despite what she could be capable of, simply wants nothing more in this world than to show her love for her whānau - and to be loved in return.

[@user-ix1pg3nw6v]

It's very deep culture stuff where only men could be the great leaders. She was born a girl. Courage in her blood but her grandfather ignored her desire to learn like the others because he was closed minded. But she proves herself in the end.

[@melissafraser2190]

This was the first and only film I watched again right after finishing. I want to watch it again! Also, Once were warriors and rabbit proof fence are other good ones.

[@reign8428]

god i just wanted to hug her here… this film stays in my heart

[@cloudydaez]

She should have won the Oscar she was ripped off by Charlize Theron ….yeah whatever

[@Will.Flavell]

Too bad Whale Rider wasn’t a Hollywood movie.

[@Andrew-ch1zf]

Charlize was amazing throughout. Keisha was only amazing in a few, including this one .

[@cloudydaez]

@@Andrew-ch1zf nah the Academy weren’t about to make her the youngest to ever receive an Oscar

[@bernadettecartin]

The Oscars are pretty meaningless anyway. People know a great movie when they see it. We don't need validation for our opinions from a bunch of self-obsessed twats.

[@HtweAung-ze1jz]

I like Charlize but monster is not a good movie as whale rider...

[@gracesenya2285]

Can someone list me the attitudes shown in the movie. please?

[@aum3.146]

Great flick. Wonderful performance by an untrained little girl. Amazing.

[@kirsyrosa2595]

Be Back in 12 minutes

[@roserouge3791]

Goodbye Family.... Thanks Christine.....#NYU2011

[@henokberuk1657]

good

[@Will.Flavell]

Why does she cry for?

[@paulkellar6222]

Her grandfather didn't show up for her speech dedicated to him; she doesn't know about the whales yet.

[@Will.Flavell]

@@paulkellar6222 I thought because she watched Titanic earlier that day she couldn’t hold it anymore.

[@waverleyb2443]

@@Will.Flavell thats the stupidest thing ive ever read

[@Will.Flavell]

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[@oliverhercus6460]

honesty, this had me cracking up absoubtly hilarious

[@uniquepurpose03]

Why?

[@oliverhercus6460]

@@uniquepurpose03 becasue its funny watching her cry

[@uniquepurpose03]

@@oliverhercus6460 smh, she is sad tho

[@Will.Flavell]

@@oliverhercus6460 She was crying because she watched Titanic earlier that day so yeah.

[@uniquepurpose03]

@@Will.Flavell really? Smh

[@Blakklove7]

😢 with the women in my family 😭 it's like this 😭😭😭😭😭🪣 it's so hard for me to do anything because I'm a girl