Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Tina: A Grieving Mother's Journey Through Music

9/4/2025

27 2

Summary

Story summary

"Tina" is a New Zealand film about Mareta Percival, a Samoan choir instructor grieving her daughter lost in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake.
She reluctantly engages with her elite school's students to form a choir.
The film features several subplots and concludes with an emotional concert.
Directed by Miki Magasiva, it has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes.

1 of 1

Story summary

"Tina" is a New Zealand film about Mareta Percival, a Samoan choir instructor grieving her daughter lost in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake.
She reluctantly engages with her elite school's students to form a choir.
The film features several subplots and concludes with an emotional concert.
Directed by Miki Magasiva, it has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes.