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Tama Tū
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Tama Tū

2004-10-21 · 18 min · ★ 6.9

War · Comedy

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.

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Directors
Taika Waititi
Production companies
New Zealand Film Commission, Whenua Films
Countries
New Zealand
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tammy DavisTammy DavisMāori Battalion Soldier
Taungaroa EmileTaungaroa EmileMāori Battalion Soldier
Rob MokarakaRob MokarakaMāori Battalion Soldier
Jarod RawiriJarod RawiriMāori Battalion Soldier
Te Kohe TuhakaTe Kohe TuhakaMāori Battalion Soldier
Jeremy RandersonJeremy RandersonGerman Soldier
Mark RukaMark RukaMāori Battalion Soldier

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