Tinā

Filmmakers in attendance. Film program will be followed by Q&A.

“Tinā” is an inspiring drama, a light-hearted rhythmic tear-jerker, and 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 and 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.

Film Content Advisory: Trigger Warning – Earthquake Scenes 

Credits
Writer: Miki Magasiva
Producer: Dan Higgins, Miki Magasiva, Mario
Executive Producer: Jamie Hilton, Victoria Dabbs
Director of Photography: Andrew McGeorge
Editor: Luke Haigh
Production Designer: Ana Miskell
Composer: Sebastian Pan
Sound Designer: Craig Matuschka
Music: Igelese Ete