Taua

Overview

After a successful raid and having captured a rival village's leader, a war party must drag their huge canoe or "Taua" through the forest to reach the sea and escape with their trophy but even in a forest of their native land water can be scarce. As the warriors, driven by their insistent chief, press towards home, two boys are tasked to protect the precious water and keep an eye on the prisoner, but need and desperation grows for all as the story drives to a climax.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

August 1, 2007

Original language

Māori

Spoken languages

Māori

Countries

New Zealand

Cast

Graham Hohapata,Antonio Te Maioha,Fred Te Kani Dargaville Koro,Vaughn Ahchee To Tore,Reweti Te Mete

Director

Tearepa Kahi

Writer

Tearepa Kahi

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1330593