The setting is contemporary New Zealand. The locals speak the Maori language (though the film is in English.)
I found myself wondering why others in the town listened to and respected the grandfather as much as they did.
Does the movie end in "triumph", as I heard it explained in one of the DVD-extras? Not necessarily. The only way that the little girl (Pai) is finally accepted by her grandfather is after she risks her life and almost dies. After this, the grandfather seems more reverant toward her than loving. Something seems wrong with this situation.
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