Tama Tū

6.8
200418m

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.

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Photo of Tammy Davis

Tammy Davis

Māori Battalion Soldier

Photo of Taungaroa Emile

Taungaroa Emile

Māori Battalion Soldier

Photo of Rob Mokaraka

Rob Mokaraka

Māori Battalion Soldier

Photo of Jarod Rawiri

Jarod Rawiri

Māori Battalion Soldier

Photo of Te Kohe Tuhaka

Te Kohe Tuhaka

Māori Battalion Soldier

Photo of Jeremy Randerson

Jeremy Randerson

German Soldier

Photo of Mark Ruka

Mark Ruka

Māori Battalion Soldier

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