Tinā

Feb 27, 2025

2h 5m

★ 8.2

Overview

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

Genres

Drama

Comedy

Production Companies

The Brown Factory

Tu Fa'atasi Films

Tinā Trailers

Cast

Mareta

Anapela Polataivao

Sophie

Antonia Robinson

Sio Leota

Beulah Koale

Rona

Nicole Whippy

Alan Hubbard

Dalip Sondhi

Anthony Bull

Zac O'Meagher

Peter Wadsworth

Jamie Irvine

Caroline

Alison Bruce

Helen

Tania Nolan

Mei-Ling Wong

Talia Pua

Father McAfee

Matthew Chamberlain

Luke

Caleb Nazzer

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