The Sonata
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Synopsis
After a gifted musician inherits a mansion after her long lost father dies under mysterious circumstances, she discovers his last musical masterpiece riddled with cryptic symbols that unravels an evil secret, triggering dark forces that reach beyond her imagination.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Sonata - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-12-16
Top Cast
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Freya Tingley
Rose Fisher
Simon Abkarian
Charles Vernais
James Faulkner
Sir Victor Ferdinand
Rutger Hauer
Richard Marlowe
Catherine Schaub-Abkarian
Thérèse
Matt Barber
James
Christopher Brand
Notary
James Kermack
Sound Engineer
Myster Jo
Tobacco Shop Owner
Laine Ligere Stengrévica
Meredith
Aurélija Pronina
Ghost Child 1
Andrejs Zikovs
Ghost Child 2
Maija Cipste
Ghost Child 3
Artürs Ghoss
Ghost Child 4
Jurijs Krüze
Taxi Driver
Jānis Lībietis
Customer 1
Atis Afréds Brasmanis
Customer 2
Olga Svecova
Bar Waitress
Release History & Theatrical Window
Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 10, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
January 7, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Desmond
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Desmond, Arthur Morin
- Original Score
- Alexis Maingaud
- Original Title
- The Sonata
- Country of Origin
- Russia, France, United Kingdom, Latvia
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- CTB Film Company, Tasse Film, ARRI Media, Featuristic Films, The Project
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Desmond
Andrew Desmond, Arthur Morin
Alexis Maingaud
Jānis Eglītis
Laurent Fumeron, Rodolphe Sanzé, Daniel Goroshko, Sergei Selyanov, Ron Bradley
Department Leadership Roster
Laurent Fumeron
Producer
Rodolphe Sanzé
Producer
Daniel Goroshko
Producer
Sergei Selyanov
Producer
Andrew Desmond
Writer
Andrew Desmond
Director
Arthur Morin
Writer
Jānis Eglītis
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sonata
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What is The Sonata about?
After a gifted musician inherits a mansion after her long lost father dies under mysterious circumstances, she discovers his last musical masterpiece riddled with cryptic symbols that unravels an evil secret, triggering dark forces that reach beyond her imagination.
Who directed The Sonata?
The Sonata was directed by Andrew Desmond.
Who stars in The Sonata?
The principal cast of The Sonata includes Freya Tingley, Simon Abkarian, James Faulkner, Rutger Hauer, Catherine Schaub-Abkarian.
When was The Sonata released and how long is it?
The Sonata was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sonata?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sonata was composed by Alexis Maingaud.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sonata?
The Sonata holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).