Samoan teacher Mareta Percival is struggling following a huge personal loss in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. Forced to take a job at an elite private school, she and her students find unlikely connections and a new sense of purpose when they establish a school choir.
With a smart script that craftily pokes fun at lazy prejudice, and anchored by a brilliant performance from Anapela Polataivao, Tinā is a heartfelt example of the much-loved, inspiring teacher cinematic archetype, the transformative power of shared experiences and the healing potential of music. Mon 16 – Sun 22 Dec
Mon 23 & Tue 24 Dec
Thu 26 – Sun 29 Dec
Gates open 6pm | Film starts 8pm
Duration 107mins
2-for-1 Tuesdays Get two tickets for $22
Festival Club membership prices available.