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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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Natalia Winkelman

New York Times

There's just too much story to stuff into a two-hour running time, and the events — including not one but two critical health crises — demand more than passing scenes.

Sep 4, 2025

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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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Rachel Wagner

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A really sweet movie. I highly recommend it

Sep 5, 2025

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Mark Dujsik

Mark Reviews Movies

The film ... fits into a certain formula ... Even within that framework, the story feels genuine...

Rated: 3/4

Sep 4, 2025

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Avi Offer

NYC Movie Guru

By-the-numbers and sugar-coated with on-the-nose dialogue and a little schmaltz, but elevated by Anapela Polataivao's warm, radiant and genuinely heartfelt performance. T

Sep 1, 2025

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Kahuanani

LOVED IT! It was such a beautiful movie and so heartfelt. The singing was spectacular, it just moves you. This is a MUST SEE!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/09/25

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Julia

I loved everything about it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/08/25

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Makerets L

Very moving story, made me and my family cry. Im an islander, I can relate to the main character in most of the scenes,and ofcourse other characters as well. Very well made. Highly recommend watching it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/08/25

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Briana

Amazing movie!! Being away from home and seeing it in the screen made me miss the family. This movie had me crying the entire time lol

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/07/25

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Shannon P

Lovely and moving story about a grieving Maori woman in New Zealand teaching wealthy teens about singing, cooperating, themselves, and life.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/07/25

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Teresa

Youll laugh, cry and rage at the wonderful cast of characters in this film. The story is poignant and timeless. It has a message for all. Would love to see is more theatres so others can share this experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/07/25

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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.

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)