The Piano Forest
Shuhei Amamiya transfers to Moriwaki Elementary filled with hope and ambition. But it doesn't take long before he gets picked on by the class bullies, and gets involved in a dare to play the mysterious piano in the forest. Igniting his meeting with an equally enigmatic child, Kai Ichinose, who seems to be the only one capable getting sound out of the thought to be broken piano.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | ピアノの森 |
| Year | 2007 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Music, Animation, Drama |
| Director | Masayuki Kojima |
| Runtime | 101 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.1/10 (121 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.
This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.
A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.
Director: Masayuki Kojima
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.
🎭 Cast
Aya Ueto
Kai Ichinose (voice)
Ryunosuke Kamiki
Shuhei Amamiya (voice)
Mayuko Fukuda
Takako Maruyama (voice)
Chizuru Ikewaki
Reiko Ichinose (voice)
Rica Matsumoto
Daigaku Kanehira (voice)
Hiroyuki Amano
Chinpira (voice)
Kazuko Kurosawa
Hostess (voice)
Hiroyuki Miyasako
Sousuke Ajino (voice)
Udo Suzuki
Old Man (voice)
Junji Takada
Judge (voice)
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