Starring an extraordinary nz cast cliff curtis whale rider and boy, james rolleston boy and kirk torrance outrageous fortune the dark horse is an inspiring true story based on the life of a charismatic, brilliant but little known new zealand hero and chess champion genesis potini gen'. '.strtoupper('t')he dark horse is a provocative, emotionally charged and inspiring drama about a man who searches for the courage to lead, despite his own adversities finding purpose and hope in passing on his gift to the children in his community'. '.strtoupper('i')t is a film about two lost souls finding the strength to carry on through each other's company believing in themselves even if no one else does.