The Piano in a Factory
Directed by
Zhang Meng
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When Chen's estranged wife reappears asking for a divorce and custody of their daughter, the musician girl decides she will live with whoever can provide her with a piano. Chen's struggle thus begins. When efforts to borrow money and even steal a piano fail, Chen concocts a preposterous plan - he'll make a piano from scratch! He persuades a bunch of reluctant, but loyal, misfit friends to help him forge the instrument in a derelict factory from a heap of scrap steel. Though crude in design and tune, the factory piano awaits its first and final performance from his little girl.
Cast
- Wang Qian-Yuan
- Qin Hai-Lu
- Jang Shin-Yeong
- Liu Qian
- Luo Er-Yang
- Guo Yong-Zhen
DVD Features
Bonus short: The Necktie, directed by Jean-Francois Levesque
Sound: Stereo 2.0
Discs: 1
- "A delightful Chinese film that artfully blends music, romance, comedy and just a little social comment. A thoroughly enjoyable movie experience!"
Awards & Recognition
Winner
Best Actor
Tokyo Int'l Film Festival
Best Actor
Tokyo Int'l Film Festival
Winner
Grand Jury Prize
Miami Int'l Film Festival
Grand Jury Prize
Miami Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
Toronto Int'l Film Festival
Toronto Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
Dubai Int'l Film Festival
Dubai Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
Sarasota Film Festival
Sarasota Film Festival
Official Selection
Hawaii Int'l Film Festival
Hawaii Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
Cleveland Int'l Film Festival
Cleveland Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
Wisconsin Film Festival
Wisconsin Film Festival