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In the wake of the Christchurch earthquake, sassy Samoan mother Mareta mentors her newly formed school choir to The Big Sing final.

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Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald It is certainly a tear-jerker. It’s not going to surprise you by taking off into uncharted narrative territory but it’s the kind of tear-jerker which never loses touch with reality. Rated: 4/5 May 1, 2025 Full Review Stephen Romei The Australian This movie doesn’t rewrite the much-used plot line of young people fighting the odds with the help of a renegade adult but it brings its own warmth and compassion to it. You will want the choir to sing like angels. Rated: 3.5/5 Apr 25, 2025 Full Review KT Mahe For Your Reference Podcast TINĀ works backward from the emotionally driven drama and attempts to fill in the gaps with cultural meaning while having an outside facing lens. TINĀ is a film that may be lacking to some but also mean a lot to others. Rated: 3/5 May 6, 2025 Full Review Oti For Your Reference Podcast Tina tugs at the heartstrings from the start, blending feel-good choir moments with big emotion. It aims to uplift and entertain—and I hope it resonates culturally for those it represents. Rated: 3.5/5 May 6, 2025 Full Review Andrew F. Peirce The Curb Tinā is a comforting film. It’s one that accentuates the beauty and warmth of mothers and great teachers. Apr 30, 2025 Full Review Doug Jamieson The Jam Report One of the most beautiful gems you'll see in a cinema this year. Rated: 4/5 Apr 13, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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graham r Another great movie from New Zealand wonderful acting and a story line that hooks you in from the start I would highly recommend this movie the music is stunning the acting totally amazing an all round good movie Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/04/25 Full Review Malia N PHENOMENAL. As a Pasifika woman these stories MATTER! It’s not just a story but showing the MANA of what a mother can do in ANY environment. The details of balancing humor and honest conversations surrounding mental health awareness captured the intricacies of Pasifika households. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/03/25 Full Review ARITOA L A profoundly affecting cinematic elegy, masterfully weaving together themes of intergenerational trauma, cultural preservation, and the redemptive power of artistic mentorship within a deeply relatable and emotionally resonant Samoan Kiwi narrative. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/03/25 Full Review maq m Whilst it may not be a new storyline it’s telling with a Kiwi / Samoan take on it was that wonderful combination of compassion, dry comedy and inspiration along with a feel good measure of wonderful singing. My review is 4 tissues (or 4 stars however you want to score it!). 🙂 Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/01/25 Full Review Ardechoise C I was really looking forward to this movie, the setting, culture, a choir, new Zealand. I found the direction very poor. Characters are brooding from the word go, with nil growth or gradation of their emotions. As I recall, there is an attempt at fighting the system. Again, tears flow at the wrong places and dialogue and script fall short. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 04/26/25 Full Review Adrian J I'm from nz and this really helped me grow through my roots love love love love love Must See!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/19/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In the wake of the Christchurch earthquake, sassy Samoan mother Mareta mentors her newly formed school choir to The Big Sing final.
Director
Miki Magasiva
Producer
Miki Magasiva, Mario Gaoa, Dan Higgins
Screenwriter
Miki Magasiva
Production Co
The Brown Factory
Genre
Drama, Comedy
Original Language
English
Runtime
2h 4m