Tinā

Tinā is a powerful, inspirational crowd pleaser about the healing power of music

Samoan teacher Mareta Percival is struggling following a huge personal loss in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. Reluctantly taking on the role of substitute teacher at an elite, wealthy private school - she is surprised to find children crying out for guidance, inspiration and love.

Using the symphony of her culture to empower her students, she forms a choir, bringing them together while unexpectedly rediscovering her passion again for being a teacher and mother.

Starring Anapela Polataivao, Antonia Robinson, Beulah Koale, Dalip Sondhi & Nicole Whippy.

A film by Miki Magasiva.