Paikea Apirana
She is the protagonist of the film. When her twin brother dies, she becomes an only child. Through hard work and persistence, she becomes a leader that her grandfather approves of.
Koro Apirana
He is the grandfather of Paikea. He is the elder of the community and puts lots of value in traditional. Because of this, he did not believe that Paikea, a female, was a good fit for being tribe leader.
Nanny Flowers
She is the grandmother of Paikea. She is the caretaker of Paikea, who lives with her. She is portrayed as a strong woman and a role model to Paikea.
Porourangi
He is the father of Paikea who lives in Germany. His father is Koro. Going against Koro's wishes, Porourangi pursuits a career in sculpting and arts.
