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Tinā

by Miki Magasiva, New Zealand, 2026

Still mourning the death of her daughter, Mareta Percival reluctantly takes a substitute teaching role at an elite private school. She soon draws on the musical traditions of her Samoan roots to form a rebellious, soulful student choir, rekindling connection, identity and healing across generations.

Festivals & awards

New Zealand Screen Awards 2025: Best Actress (Anapela Polataivao), Best Supporting Actress (Antonia Eaton)
Seattle International Film Festival: Golden Space Needle Award, Best Film

Choir School
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Credits

Original Title
Tinā
Title
Tinā
Directed by
Miki Magasiva
Country
New Zealand
Year
2026
Screenplay
Miki Magasiva
Film Editing
Luke Haigh
Soundtrack
Sebastien Pan
Cinematography
Andrew McGeorge
Sound
Peter Carson
Costumes
Sacha Young
Production Design
Ana Miskell
Production
Mario Gaoa, Dan Higgins, Miki Magasiva
Runtime
124 min.
Language
English, Samoan/d/f
Cast
Anapela Polataivao (Mareta), Anotnia Eaton (Sophie), Beulah Koale (Sio Leota), Dalip Sondhi (Alan Hubbard), Nicole Whippy (Rona Lemuelu)

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Press voices

«Un véritable régal, tout simplement époustouflant, qui fait le bonheur du public.» The Press (Christchurch)

«With its own warmth and compassion to it. You will want the choir to sing like angels.» The Australian

«The the kind of tear-jerker which never loses touch with reality.» Sydney Morning Herald