A young mother dies in childbirth along with her newborn male son, who was supposed to be the Whangara tribe's next leader.His twin sister, Pai (Keisha Castle-Hughes), manages to survive and is brought up by her grandparents.She enlists the help of her uncle to teach herself the art of chiefdom and it appears that she possesses a natural leadership ability.
Based on: The novel by Witi Ihimaera
Technical Specs: * Anamorphic (16:9)
* Languages(s): English
* Subtitles: English
* Interactive Menu
* Screen ratio 1:1.78
* Dolby Digital 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1
Extras included: * Behind the Scenes
* Bonus Footage
* Commentary: Niki Caro (Director)
* Documentaries: 'Te waka' featurette.
* Trailers