The film faced criticism regarding cultural appropriation. Organizations like Greenpeace and various indigenous activists noted parallels between the film's "Metkayina" clan and Māori culture, raising concerns about the "white savior" narrative.
: The Metkayina’s underwater spiritual hub, similar to the Omatikaya’s Tree of Souls.
(Jemaine Clement): A marine biologist working with the RDA to hunt Tulkun. Creatures and Flora
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