Movie

Tama Tū (2004)

• October 21, 2004
• 18m

• War
• Comedy

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.

Director

Taika Waititi

Writers

Taika Waititi

Starring

Tammy Davis, Taungaroa Emile, Rob Mokaraka