TINĀ (MOTHER) (M)

AGOG 2025 - A Feast of Foreign Films

Opening Night Movie

Directed by Miki Magasiva

TINĀ is a powerful, inspirational crowd pleaser about the healing power of music.

Samoan teacher Mareta Percival is struggling following a huge personal loss in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. Reluctantly taking on the role of substitute teacher at an elite, wealthy private school - she is surprised to find children crying out for guidance, inspiration and love. Using the symphony of her culture to empower her students, she forms a choir, bringing them together while unexpectedly rediscovering her passion again for being a teacher and mother.

Tinā was chosen to open the 2024 Hawai’i International Film Festival.

Starring Anapela Polataivao, Antonia Robinson, Beulah Koale, Dalip Sondhi & Nicole Whippy

A range of ticket options available - AGOG pricing and tickets

This film is brought to you by Friends of the James Theatre Inc.