

Tinā is the story of Samoan teacher Mareta Percival. Struggling after the death of her daughter in the Christchurch earthquakes, Mareta reluctantly takes on the role of substitute teacher at an elite, wealthy private school.
TINÄ€ 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.
- Director
- Miki Magasiva
- Cast
- Anapela Polataivao, Antonia Robinson, Beulah Koale, Dalip Sondhi, Nicole Whippy
- Genre
- Drama
- Rating
- M (Mature themes and coarse language)
- Release Date
- 1 May 2025
- Runtime
- 124 min