Tinā

Name: Tinā
Genre: Drama
Released: August 29, 2025
Duration: 124 min

2025

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Rialto Distribution | Release Date: August 29, 2025 | Not Rated

Summary: Tinā tells the story of Samoan teacher Mareta Percival, who reluctantly takes a job as a substitute teacher at an elite, predominantly white private school after suffering a huge personal tragedy. Surprised to find children crying out for guidance, inspiration and love, Mareta draws on the musical traditions of her Samoan roots to form aTinā tells the story of Samoan teacher Mareta Percival, who reluctantly takes a job as a substitute teacher at an elite, predominantly white private school after suffering a huge personal tragedy. Surprised to find children crying out for guidance, inspiration and love, Mareta draws on the musical traditions of her Samoan roots to form a rebellious, soulful student choir, rekindling connection, identity and healing across generations.… Expand

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 124 min

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Natalia Winkelman

Sep 4, 2025

The earnest mood and regional touches of Tinā, a New Zealand movie that centers on a choir instructor who teaches her students to harmonize, distinguish it from others using the familiar formula. Read full review

Ty Burr

Sep 5, 2025

Directed and co-written by the Samoan filmmaker Miki Magasiva, the movie features a unique central character, a powerhouse star performance and some truly uplifting choral singing. Those are the good parts. The less good part is a script that pummels audiences with melodrama, manipulation and sentimental clichés until we all cry uncle. Read full review

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