Gripping and heart-rending on old ways versus new. Clearly aimed at a younger audience, but still complex enough for adults – even if some issues are too easily overcome.
Both painful and positive. In my book of growing up, and finding your place.
Whale rider (2002)
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I really liked this one a lot. A really lovely coming of age story.
Yes, it was very good – and my wife loved it!