More Than Just A Movie

Tinā serves as a powerful tool for faith formation, cultural reflection, and community building. 
Through Mareta’s journey of grief and healing, the film brings to life the compassion of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, who seeks out the lost (John 10:11), and echoes St. Francis of Assisi’s prayer, “Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.” It weaves together timeless Christian values—compassion, forgiveness, and hope—with Pacifica traditions of communal strength, 
offering a meaningful and engaging experience that connects with the challenges of our modern world, particularly for Samoan and Pacifica communities

SYNOPSIS
Mareta Percival, a Samoan mother and teacher, is shattered by the loss of her daughter in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. Adrift in grief and facing cultural expectations to “move on,” she takes a teaching job at an elite, predominantly Pākehā (NZ European) private school in New Zealand, where she encounters racism and disconnect. 

Tasked with forming a choir, Mareta nurtures her diverse students—each battling their own struggles with grief, body image, and identity—through the transformative power of music. Like the Good Shepherd, Mareta cares for her students as a mother, rediscovering her own strength and purpose, offering a story of redemption, self-discovery, and the healing power of community that resonates with all who seek hope.

NATIONWIDE RELEASE:
August 29th – Hawaii, American Samoa & Guam
September 5th – Rest of USA