GALA SCREENING: Wednesday April 23, 6.30pm. Join us for an advance screening of filmmaker Miki Magavisa’s drama with a pre-film performance by the Pasefika Vitoria Choir (a glass of sparkling wine included with ticket).

Directorial debut of Samoan-born and Aotearoa-based Miki Magavisa, TINĀ is an uplifting and inspiring story of love and perseverance.

Grieving her daughter's death in the 2011 Christchurch earthquakes, Mareta Percival (Anapela Polataivao) reluctantly takes on the role of substitute teacher at an elite, all-white private school. Unexpectedly, she discovers students lacking guidance and care, prompting her to form a choir that engages with the symphony of her Samoan background. While building a community of like-minded students traumatised by the earthquake, Mareta provides inspiration and support within a privileged New Zealand community that resits her every move.

Some Samoan, English Subtitles.