Taua
Synopsis
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.
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Taua - short film excerpt
Type: Clip • Published 2009-04-16
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tearepa Kahi
- Screenplay & Story
- Tearepa Kahi
- Original Title
- Taua
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- Maori
- Runtime
- 15m
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Tearepa Kahi
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Tearepa Kahi
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Tearepa Kahi
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What is Taua about?
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.
Who directed Taua?
Taua was directed by Tearepa Kahi.
Who stars in Taua?
The principal cast of Taua includes Graham Hohapata, Fred Te Kani Dargaville Koro, Antonio Te Maioha, Reweti Te Mete, Vaughn Ahchee To Tore.
When was Taua released and how long is it?
Taua was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 15m.