“By being born I broke the line back to the ancient ones. It wasn't...” – Paikea, Whale Rider ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from Whale Rider 2003

Paikea Keisha Castle-Hughes

By being born I broke the line back to the ancient ones. It wasn't anybody's fault --it just happened.

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Paikea My Koro wished in his heart that I'd never been born. But he changed his mind. Koro Wise leader, forgive me. I am but a fledgling new to flight. In the old days the land felt a great emptiness… it was waiting waiting… waiting to be filled up…waiting for someone to love it… waiting for a leader.