This Chinese film (with English subtitles) is about a boy and his father, both from the countryside. The boy has played the violin from an early age, winning local competitions easily. His father decides to take him to Beijing to study and make a great career. The story is about their relationship, their relationships with a young woman, the father's sacrifices and ambitions, and most of all, about the relationship between music and love.
It's this theme - the relationship between music and love - that especially attracts me to the film. It's a beautiful film, with vivid, unforgettable characters. And the music soars! I'm sure I'll want to see this many times again. Recommended most highly - 4 stars.
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