TINA (MOTHER)

TINA (MOTHER)

TINA (MOTHER)

Today's sessions
Eastend Today: 15:30
Prospect Today: 17:00
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A #1 NZ smash hit, Tinā (Mother) is a powerful, inspirational crowd pleaser about the healing power of music.

Samoan teacher Mareta Percival is struggling following a huge personal loss in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. Reluctantly taking on the role of substitute teacher at an elite, wealthy private school - she is surprised to find children crying out for guidance, inspiration and love. Using the symphony of her culture to empower her students, she forms a choir, bringing them together while unexpectedly rediscovering her passion again for being a teacher and mother.

★★★★★ “A crowd-pleasing delight” - Stuff

★★★★ "Frequently hilarious and equally touching" - NZ Listener

"Full of heart and humour – a must see" - Newstalk ZB

"Pitch-perfect" - NZ Herald

“Soul-stirring” - RNZ

"A love letter to our mothers” - Flicks

Rating: M
Runtime: 124 mins
Director: Miki Magasiva
Actors: Anapela Polataivao, Antonia Robinson, Dalip Sondhi, Nicole Whippy, Beulah Koale

Session Times

Eastend Cinemas
Sun, May 25:
15:30

Mon, May 26:
13:00 18:20

Tue, May 27:
13:00 18:20

Wed, May 28:
13:00 18:20

Prospect Cinemas
Sun, May 25:
17:00

Mon, May 26:
15:30 20:00

Tue, May 27:
15:30 20:00

Wed, May 28:
15:30 20:00

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