film Analysis papers: 1 paragraph briefly summarizing the plot of the film, followed by 2-3 pages of analysis of the film/reactions to the film. 
chose two or three themes from “Whale Rider” that you could write about in your film analysis paper

Theme 1:How the son was forced to do things without saying NO or I cant . and he has moved away from his father because of The relationship between was very bad

them 2&3 
The relationship between the father and his son ( why they are treating each others in the way that they did in the movie and how it affected the relationship between the grandfather and the daughter)….. The Importance of the whale in their culture ( why do they care about the whale so strongly and how is it related to their strength and courage)…
 them4&5 
nature and religion are important themes. Pai and her grandfather seems to be able to sense with other spiritual beings. 

the movie’s link: 
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0298228/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1