Synopse
Chen's estranged wife suddenly reappears, demanding a divorce and custody of their daughter. Unable to choose between her mother and her father, the music-loving daughter decides to live with whichever parent can secure her a piano. Desperate to keep his daugher, Chen tries borrowing money and even attempts to steal a piano. Finally, he decides to build the piano from scratch. Meanwhile, Chen's wife fights for legal custody of their daughter in the courts.
Regie
Zhang Meng (*1975) trained in the theatre in Beijing before writing screenplays for several years. His international breakthrough as a director came with The Piano in a Factory (FilmFest Hamburg 2011). Uncle Victory is his third feature film.
Info
Original Title: Gang de qin
International Title: The Piano in a Factory
Category: Feature
Section: Musik!
Version & Subtitles: Chinese OV
Director & Screenplay: Zhang Meng
Cast/Protagonists: Wang Qian-yuan, Qin Hai-lu, Jang Shin-yeong
Production country: China
Year of Production: 2010
Length: 105 min
Producer: Jessica Kam-Engle, Choi Gwang-suk
Production company: Perfect World Pictures Co., Dalian Hung Yuan Film & TV Co., Liao Nin
Cinematography: Shu Chou
Editor: Gao Bo, Lu Yun
Music: 17 Hippies
Production Design: Rick Wang, Zhang Yi
World Sales: Golden Network Asia Ltd.
