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The Piano (1993)

"Silence affects everyone in the end."

7.419932h 0mEN
DramaRomance

Directed by Jane Campion

Rating

7.4/10

Runtime

2h 0m

Language

EN

Release

May 18, 1993

Director

Jane Campion

Official Trailer

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Overview

When an arranged marriage brings Ada and her spirited daughter to the wilderness of nineteenth-century New Zealand, she finds herself locked in a battle of wills with both her controlling husband and a rugged frontiersman to whom she develops a forbidden attraction.

Cast

Holly Hunter

Holly Hunter

Ada McGrath

Harvey Keitel

Harvey Keitel

George Baines

Sam Neill

Sam Neill

Alisdair Stewart

Anna Paquin

Anna Paquin

Flora McGrath

Cliff Curtis

Cliff Curtis

Mana

Kerry Walker

Kerry Walker

Aunt Morag

Ian Mune

Ian Mune

Reverend

Geneviève Lemon

Geneviève Lemon

Nessie

Pete Smith

Pete Smith

Hone

Bruce Allpress

Bruce Allpress

Blind Piano Tuner

Rose McIver

Rose McIver

Angel

Verity George

Verity George

Bluebeard's Wife

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Piano (1993), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

When an arranged marriage brings Ada and her spirited daughter to the wilderness of nineteenth-century New Zealand, she finds herself locked in a battle of wills with both her controlling husband and a rugged frontiersman to whom she develops a forbidden attraction.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Piano. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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