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Tama Tū

Not Rated War Comedy

Starring: Tammy Davis, Taungaroa Emile, Rob Mokaraka, Jarod Rawiri, Te Kohe Tuhaka

Writer: Taika Waititi

Release Date:
October 21, 2004
Ratings:
6.8 / 10
Director:
Taika Waititi
Companies:
New Zealand Film Commission

Overview

Six Māori Battalion soldiers camped in Italian ruins wait for night to fall. In the silence, the bros-in-arms distract themselves with jokes. A tohu (sign) brings them back to reality, and they gather to say a karakia before returning to the fray. Director Taika Waititi describes the soldiers as young men with "a special bond, strengthened by their character, their culture and each other.