Tinā

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Tinā

In Theaters Fri Aug 29

2h 11m

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A woman, grieving her daughter's death in the Christchurch earthquakes, becomes a substitute teacher at an elite school private school. Unexpectedly, she discovers students lacking guidance and care, prompting her to provide inspiration and support.

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Miki Magasiva

Director

Anapela Polataivao

Mareta

Antonia Robinson

Sophie

Beulah Koale

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Dalip Sondhi

Alan Hubbard

Nicole Whippy

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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

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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

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Bree McKenna

The Stranger (Seattle, WA)

The pacing is slow, but the film is carried by Mareta’s low-key intensity and culminates in a genuinely very moving final performance.

May 28, 2025

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Raquel Stecher

Quelle Movies

Tinā is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

May 24, 2025

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David Griffiths

Subculture Entertainment

A touching, heartfelt story but at times it feels like the film doesn't go deep enough and concentrate on why some of the students are the way they are like it should. It still does enough to have a lasting impact on its audience though.

Rated: 3/5

May 17, 2025

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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

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Synopsis

A woman, grieving her daughter's death in the Christchurch earthquakes, becomes a substitute teacher at an elite school private school. Unexpectedly, she discovers students lacking guidance and care, prompting her to provide inspiration and support.

Director: Miki Magasiva
Producer: Miki Magasiva, Mario Gaoa, Dan Higgins
Screenwriter: Miki Magasiva
Distributor: Rialto Distribution
Production Co: The Brown Factory
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 29, 2025, Limited
Runtime: 2h 11m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)