IMDb 6 2021 HD

Tinashé

Tinashé

2021
18 min NR USA
6 IMDB

After Tinashé, a sweet, but lost teenager gets kicked out of home, he moves into his chaotic best friend’s bed whilst attempting to navigate adulthood and love for…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Tig Terera
Starring
Negassa Sarka / Raji Olana / Trinna Telasaia

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

earnest raw hopeful bittersweet navigating vulnerable chaotic growing authentic sensitive adrift discovering

Reviews

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Priya Sharma
Apr 1, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

In "Tinashé," we are presented with a tender portrait of a teenager thrust into adulthood prematurely. Negassa Sarka’s performance as Tinashé is the film's anchor, imbuing the character with a quiet sincerity as he navigates his new, chaotic…

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Liam O'Connell
Apr 1, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

The 2021 film "Tinashé" attempts to capture the turbulent transition from adolescence to adulthood, following its protagonist after he's expelled from home. Negassa Sarka shoulders the lead role, conveying a sense of lostness that is central to the…

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Sophia Chen
Apr 1, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

"Tinashé" is a poignant exploration of a young man at a crossroads, masterfully brought to life by Negassa Sarka. The narrative, which sees Tinashé navigating homelessness and the bewildering landscape of first love, is handled with a delicate…

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Marcus Bell
Apr 1, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This coming-of-age story, "Tinashé," presents a familiar yet affecting scenario: a teenager cast out and forced to confront the world alone, or at least with a best friend's chaotic support. Negassa Sarka delivers a performance that captures the…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 1, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Tinashé, the 2021 independent drama, offers a raw glimpse into the disorienting territory of adolescence. Negassa Sarka embodies the titular character with a compelling vulnerability, portraying a young man adrift after being forced from his home. The film…

FAQs

The director of "Tinashé" is not specified in the provided context. Therefore, it's difficult to comment on a distinct directorial vision. However, the success of a film like this often hinges on the director's ability to capture authentic performances from young actors and to imbue the narrative with a specific emotional texture, whether that leans towards gritty realism, tender observation, or something more stylised.