Drama
When a violin prodigy Xiaochun and his father head to Beijing seeking fame and fortune, they soon discover a fierce world of cutthroat ambition. But when Xiaochun is "adopted" by a famous music tutor, success finally seems within reach - until a shocking discovery begins to unravel his entire world, and the boy must make the most difficult choice of his life. Can he achieve the fame his father had always hoped for without losing the extraordinary passion that sets him apart?
MOVIE COMMENTS
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IMDB 6.9 | Feb , 2000
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IMDB 6.7 | Jul , 2017
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IMDB 4.6 | Oct , 2023
While attempting to reintegrate peacefully into civilian life on a remote farm, an army sniper silently struggles to discern reality from the haunting uncertainty of PTSD.The Soong Sisters
IMDB 6.6 | May , 1997
The Soong family was a political dynasty in China that reached the highest levels of power. This film follows the lives of the three Soong daughters, who were educated in America and returned to China. Ai-ling married a wealthy and powerful businessman. Ching-ling married Sun Yat-sen, the revolutionary founder of modern China. Mei-ling married Chiang Kai-shek, China's leader during World War II. The sisters captured the world's fascination for their brilliant marriages and their strong influence on their nation.The Doo Dah Man
IMDB 4.3 | Dec , 2015
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IMDB 7.1 | Dec , 2004
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IMDB 7.1 | Feb , 1991
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IMDB 6.5 | Dec , 2013
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IMDB 5.6 | Jan , 2020
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IMDB 5.3 | Dec , 1980
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IMDB 6.3 | Dec , 1992
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IMDB 6.6 | Oct , 2007
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IMDB 6.5 | Nov , 1995
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IMDB 6.3 | Aug , 2018
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IMDB 7 | Dec , 1995
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IMDB 6.2 | May , 2025
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IMDB 5.8 | Sep , 2013
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IMDB 7.1 | Mar , 1970
The mind of Pierre Bérard, a successful middle-aged architect, is torn between his unstable present with Hélène, his younger lover, and his happy memories of the past with Catherine, his ex-wife; but his true destiny awaits him at a crossroads on his way to Rennes…The Voice
IMDB 0 | Jul , 2008
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IMDB 8.1 | Sep , 2013
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