Tama Tū
Description
Tama Tū (Sons of Tū: The God of War) 6 Maori Battalion soldiers wait for night to fall in the ruins of a ruined Italian home. Forced into silence they keep themselves amused like any boys would, with jokes and laughter. As they try and ignore the reminders of war around them, a tohu (sign) brings them back to the world of the dying.They gather to say a karakia (prayer) to unite their spirits before they head back into the dark of war.
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18 minutes
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Alexander Street
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