The Violin
Originally released in 2015. The Violin is a history/animation film. directed by Ervin Han. At just 17 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Circa late 1930s, Boat Quay, Singapore. A young boy receives an old violin as a gift out of kindness from a foreign trader. From then on, it becomes a treasured possession as he teaches himself to play the instrument over several years, until it was lost during the Japanese Occupation of Singapore. After the war, the violin was found by a man working for the British Military Administration and given to his young daughter. The girl learns to play it and becomes a renowned violinist over the decades. She eventually passes the instrument on to her grandson, an accomplished violinist himself, who restores it and performs in a concert by the Singapore River, where the violin started its unexpected journey nearly 80 years ago.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 1, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
0h 17m
17 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Singapore
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Robot Playground Media
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Violin about?
Circa late 1930s, Boat Quay, Singapore. A young boy receives an old violin as a gift out of kindness from a foreign trader. From then on, it becomes a treasured possession as he teaches himself to ...
Who directed The Violin?
The Violin was directed by Ervin Han.
How long is The Violin?
The Violin has a runtime of 0 hours and 17 minutes (17 minutes total).
When was The Violin released?
The Violin was released on May 1, 2015 in theaters.