Tama Tū (2004)

Tama Tū

2004

War Comedy

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Taika Waititi

Cast

Jarod Rawiri as Māori Battalion Soldier

Jeremy Randerson as German Soldier

Mark Ruka as Māori Battalion Soldier

Rob Mokaraka as Māori Battalion Soldier

Tammy Davis as Māori Battalion Soldier

Taungaroa Emile as Māori Battalion Soldier

Te Kohe Tuhaka as Māori Battalion Soldier

Crew