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TINĀ

INSPIRATIONAL-FAMILY

TINĀ follows Mareta, a Samoan music teacher in New Zealand who, after losing her daughter in the Christchurch earthquakes, reluctantly takes a job at an elite private school. Her tough love and deep compassion awaken something in her privileged, disconnected students — especially Sophie, a troubled music student. Through teaching cultural songs and fierce encouragement, Mareta builds a choir that becomes a family. As the group prepares for a national singing competition, Mareta's failing health, Sophie's internal struggles, and the school's disapproval of the group threaten to tear them apart.

Director/Writer: Miki Magasiva (We Are Still Here)

Cast: Anapela Polataivao (“The Market,” The Breaker Upperers)
Antonia Robinson (“Mystic”)
Beulah Koale (Next Goal Wins, “Hawaii Five-0”)

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