Taua (2007)

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.

Cast (5)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

G

Graham Hohapata

F

Fred Te Kani Dargaville Koro

Antonio Te Maioha

R

Reweti Te Mete

V

Vaughn Ahchee To Tore

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