Summaries

A violin prodigy and his father travel to Beijing, where the father seeks the means to his son's success while the son struggles to accept the path laid before him.

Young violinist Xiaochun and his father move from their small, provincial town to Beijing so Xiaochun can audition for a prestiguous music academy. Their new life is unfamiliar but full of promise, allowing the young man to truly figure out which direction he wants to take in life.—Anonymous

Details

Keywords
  • father
  • son
  • audition
  • success
  • music academy
Genres
  • Drama
  • Music
Release date Mar 13, 2003
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG
Countries of origin China South Korea
Official sites MGM/UA
Language Mandarin
Filming locations Beijing, China
Production companies 21 Century Shengkai Film 21st Century Hero Film Investments Big Bang Creative

Box office

Gross US & Canada $1151941
Opening weekend US & Canada $69209
Gross worldwide $14687167

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 56m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

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