TINA

  • Screening Dates: 3rd July, 6pm   //   10th July, 8pm
  • Starring: Anapela Polataivao, Nicole Whippy, Antonia Robinson, Beulah Koale
  • Directed by: Miki Magasiva
  • Running time: 115 mins
  • Rating: M - strong language
Synopsis:

DRAMA:

Mareta is lost in a deep despair after her teenage daughter, Lanita is killed in theĀ  Christchurch earthquakes. To give herself some focus, she takes on the role of a substitute teacher at an elite private school.

But on her first day Mareta is surprised to find so many of his students crying out for guidance, inspiration and love. Wanting to empower her young students, Mareta utilises her Samoan culture to start a choir and, as she brings them together as a group, Mareta rediscovers her passion for both teaching and life.