If you loved Whale Rider, try City of McFarland
Eine Brücke zwischen einem Film, den du schon gesehen hast, und einem, den kaum jemand kennt. Das teilen sie, und was der zweite macht, was der erste nicht macht.
Was sie teilen
Both films are directed by Niki Caro, and they sit in Drama / Family territory. If that's the register that drew you to Whale Rider, the second film will land in a comparable space — through a different lens.
What City of McFarland is
Apparently small towns need championships too. A track coach in California forms a team. It predictably goes well.
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