Te reo Māori song Pō Atarau features in Ryan Gosling's new blockbuster, Project Hail Mary

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Ryan Gosling's new blockbuster, Project Hail Mary, features the te reo Māori song Pō Atarau, eliciting an emotional response from viewers. The film, which topped the New Zealand box office, includes a recording of the farewell song, surprising and moving viewers familiar with the tune. Pō Atarau, derived from a Swiss lullaby, gained popularity in New Zealand during the World Wars and has since spread internationally.


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