The Violinist
Synopsis
It is Singapore in the late 1930s. Kai and Fei are childhood friends and aspiring violinists. When Japan invades Malaya in 1941, Kai chooses to forgo his music career to join the anti-Japanese forces. After the war Kai goes missing. Determined to find him, Fei performs all over Southeast Asia, all the while seeking any news of Kai. Yet, as time fades, Fei has to decide if she must find her own music to define the remaining years of her life.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ervin Han, Raúl García
- Screenplay & Story
- Ervin Han, Jordan K. See
- Original Score
- Ricky Ho
- Original Title
- The Violinist
- Country of Origin
- Singapore, Spain, Italy, Colombia
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Robot Playground Media, TV ON Producciones, Altri occhi, Bombillo Amarillo, Mystic House Animation, Select Entertainment, Little Green White, 108 Media, Infocomm Media Development Authorithy of Singapore, Inspidea Sdn Bhd, Valencian Institute of Culture, Throne
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ervin Han, Raúl García
Ervin Han, Jordan K. See
Ricky Ho
Ervin Han, Paloma Mora, Bernard Toh
Department Leadership Roster
Ervin Han
Producer
Ervin Han
Director
Ervin Han
Writer
Jordan K. See
Writer
Paloma Mora
Producer
Raúl García
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Violinist
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What is The Violinist about?
It is Singapore in the late 1930s. Kai and Fei are childhood friends and aspiring violinists. When Japan invades Malaya in 1941, Kai chooses to forgo his music career to join the anti-Japanese forces. After the war Kai goes missing. Determined to find him, Fei performs all over Southeast Asia, all the while seeking any news of Kai. Yet, as time fades, Fei has to decide if she must find her own music to define the remaining years of her life.
Who directed The Violinist?
The Violinist was directed by Ervin Han, Raúl García.
Who stars in The Violinist?
The principal cast of The Violinist includes Tan Kheng Hua, Kazuya Tanabe, Adrian Pang, Ayden Sng, Fang Rong.
When was The Violinist released and how long is it?
The Violinist was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for The Violinist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Violinist was composed by Ricky Ho.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Violinist?
The Violinist holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); FR: TP.