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6.8/10 • 14

2004-10-210h 18m

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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." Shot in the rubble of the old Wellington Hospital, Tama Tū won international acclaim. Invited to over 40 international festivals, its many awards included honourable mentions at Sundance and Berlin.

Directors
Taika Waititi
Writters
Taika Waititi
Editors
Taika Waititi, Peter Burger

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Tammy Davis

    Tammy Davis

    Māori Battalion Soldier

  2. Taungaroa Emile

    Taungaroa Emile

    Māori Battalion Soldier

  3. Rob Mokaraka

    Rob Mokaraka

    Māori Battalion Soldier

  4. Jarod Rawiri

    Jarod Rawiri

    Māori Battalion Soldier

  5. Te Kohe Tuhaka

    Te Kohe Tuhaka

    Māori Battalion Soldier

  6. Jeremy Randerson

    Jeremy Randerson

    German Soldier

  7. Mark Ruka

    Mark Ruka

    Māori Battalion Soldier

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Status
Released
Original Language
Māori
Budget
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Keywords
armyprayeritalyworld war iinew zealandcrowmoralitysoldierrubbleruinstoy soldiermoral dilemmabattalioncamaraderiesoldiersshort filmnew zealand armykarakiacarvingbrothers-in-arms