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 NZ
A group of warriors has captured an enemy leader. The two boys sitting in the canoe are responsible for the drinking water that is needed in the wilderness.
Taua - short film excerpt
Dir. Tearepa Kahi / 15mins/ 35mm / NZ / When a boy shows compassion amidst rival Maori tribes at war one leader falls another rises / Festivals: Best Short ...
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