Maori soldiers fighting in World War I in 1914 receive Christmas gifts from home. When a ceasefire is agreed upon between the warring parties, the Germans want to play a game of football. The Maori want to play rugby. In order to keep the peace, the officers order the Maori soldiers to play football. In order to save their face and keep their honor, the Maori soldiers agree on the condition that they are allowed to perform a Haka before the game. The commanding officer reluctantly agrees because he fears that the Germans will consider this a threat and resume fighting. Will the Maori save their face and will the peace hold?