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Tama Tū

Tama Tū

★ 6.9/10•2004•18m•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.

Taika Waititi · Director

Taika Waititi · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime18m
LanguageMI
Release DateOct 21, 2004

Actors

Tammy Davis

Tammy Davis

Māori Battalion Soldier

Taungaroa Emile

Taungaroa Emile

Māori Battalion Soldier

Rob Mokaraka

Rob Mokaraka

Māori Battalion Soldier

Jarod Rawiri

Jarod Rawiri

Māori Battalion Soldier

Te Kohe Tuhaka

Te Kohe Tuhaka

Māori Battalion Soldier

Jeremy Randerson

Jeremy Randerson

German Soldier

Mark Ruka

Mark Ruka

Māori Battalion Soldier

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