In the movie Rapa Nui, the main character is a young warrior named Noro who is in love with a beautiful girl named Ramana. The island of Rapa Nui is divided into two tribes – the Long Ears and the Short Ears – who are in constant competition with each other. The Long Ears have a tradition of building giant statues (moai) to honor their ancestors, while the Short Ears are known for their seafaring skills.
One day, Make, the ruler of the island, announces a competition to retrieve the egg of a Sooty Tern from a nearby island. The tribe that brings back the egg first will be allowed to rule the island for one year. Noro, desperate to prove himself to Ramana, volunteers to be part of the Long Ears' team. However, he soon learns that the Short Ears are also planning to compete.
In order to beat the Short Ears to the egg, the Long Ears decide to build the biggest moai ever seen on the island. Noro and his fellow warriors work tirelessly to carve and erect the statue in record time. However, their efforts are hampered by infighting and treachery within their own tribe.
As the day of the race approaches, Noro must overcome not only his tribe's internal conflicts but also the fierce competition from the Short Ears. Along the way, he learns the true meaning of loyalty and sacrifice, as well as the value of love and friendship.
The movie Rapa Nui is a historical drama set on the mysterious island of Easter Island (also known as Rapa Nui) off the coast of Chile. It explores the complex culture and tradition of the island's indigenous people, known as the Rapa Nui.