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Tama Tū
Genres
WarComedy
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
18 min
Release Date
2004-10-21
Status
Released
Original Language
Māori
Vote Count
14
Vote Average
6.8
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Tammy Davis
Māori Battalion Soldier
Taungaroa Emile
Māori Battalion Soldier
Rob Mokaraka
Māori Battalion Soldier
Jarod Rawiri
Māori Battalion Soldier
Te Kohe Tuhaka
Māori Battalion Soldier
Jeremy Randerson
German Soldier
Mark Ruka
Māori Battalion Soldier
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