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Twilight of the Gods (1996)

A Maori warrior comes upon the aftermath of a battle to find that the only survivor is a wounded enemy soldier. His wishes to avenge his fallen countrymen by finishing off this helpless enemy but the gods won't allow it (as conveyed to him through a spirit bird). Anguished that he must instead treat the soldier's wounds, he's further repelled by the soldier's incessant homosexual advances. Slowly and surprisingly, a change comes over the warrior to accept the soldier's advances, but the war all too soon intrudes upon them.

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Top billed cast

Greg MayorToa
Marton CsokasSoldier
John MaunsellWarrior
Tony KingiWarrior
Wayne PivacWarrior
Joel LundRenegade
Adam CohenRenegade
Craig JenkinsRenegade
Nick AbbsRenegade
Gregan SonghurstRenegade

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