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Xiaochun has been playing the violin ever since was able to hold it. Now, a prodigy at 13, with several awards to his name, he is the pride and joy of his father, a chef who has put all of his hopes on his son's success. Father and son set out for Beijing, where the boy will further his studies. The big city has a strong impression on Xiaochun, but not as much as it does on Lili, a girl he sees... See Full Description
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Art/Foreign and Drama |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 57 min. |
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| Release Date: |
May 30th, 2003 (LA/NY) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG for mild language. |
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| Distributors: |
MGM Distribution Company
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$1,069,156 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B+
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Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"...powerful in an old-fashioned, big-studio kind of way." more...
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A- |
E! Online,
"Buoyed by a terrific cast and soundtrack, the film builds to a stirring crescendo..." more...
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B+ |
New York Post, Lou Lumenick
"Bittersweet treat." more...
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B |
San Francisco Chronicle, Carla Meyer
"...pulls the heartstrings on cue, but the movie's vivid, affecting performances save it from being maudlin." more...
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B |
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