Tinā (M)

A #1 NZ smash hit, Tinā (Mother) 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.

Cast: Anapela Polataivao, Beulah Koale, Nicole Whippy, Tania Nolan, Antonia Robinson, Dalip Sondhi, Jamie Irvine, Alison Bruce, Matthew Chamberlain

Director: Miki Magasiva

★★★★★ "Miki Magasiva's haunting and heart-warming debut feature is a simply stunning, crowd-pleasing delight." POST NZ

★★★★ "Frequently hilarious and equally touching" NZ LISTENER

"hits the ears and heart with the force of a virtuosic solo" FILMINK

"A love letter to our mothers" FLICKS