Review of Whale Rider (2003) by Þórður B — 25 Jan 2013

What a performance by Keisha Castle-Huges.

This review of Whale Rider (2003) was written by Þórður B on 25 Jan 2013.

Whale Rider has generally received positive reviews.

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