Bing Liu, Hong Chen, Hye-ri Kim

Xiaochun has been playing the violin ever since was able to hold it. Now, a prodigy at 13, with several awards to his name, he is the pride and joy of his father, a chef who has put all of his hopes o...( read more  read more... )n his son's success. Father and son set out for Beijing, where the boy will further his studies. The big city has a strong impression on Xiaochun, but not as much as it does on Lili, a girl he sees at the station and who turns out to be his neighbor in the metropolis. Lili is destined to become his first love, his first amorous letdown and his first real friend. His father, on the other hand, never falters in his quest to find a teacher for Xiaochun capable of putting the boy on the road to international fame. However, finally having found the person he was looking for, the teacher pits the boy's skill against his other favorite student, Lin Yu. On the eve of an extremely important performance before a jury, professor Yu tells Xiaochun a secret which will change his life forever.

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PG, 1 hr. 56 min.

Directed by: Kaige Chen

Release Date: May 30, 2003

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DVD Release Date: November 18, 2003

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  • March 19, 2009
    Another masterpiece from one of Asian cinema's best filmmakers. Beautiful, touching, and boasting memorable and real characters.
  • August 24, 2008
    I have to admit: I didn't see the first 20 minutes, but it grabbed me immediately.
    It's about the love between a father and a son. The father wants to give his boy the chance to become a famous violinist, even if this means they can't be together (there's a beautiful story behind...( read more) it all).
    The boy feels responsible for the people around him and will do just about anything to please them.
    What can I say more..
    Great characters, great movie, see it!

  • May 29, 2007
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  • January 21, 2008
    Outstanding Film, All Subtitles, But this didn't take away from the movie, Very Intense, A Must See.
  • October 16, 2009
    Such a GREAT film!!! A must see from beginning to end
  • July 3, 2009
    You truly are my son...
  • May 31, 2009
    Incredibly beautiful. Unbelievably touching. If you have ever loved or been loved, you will appreciate this movie.
  • March 19, 2009
    todo lo que podemos ser todo lo queremos hacer tal vez choquen pero somos nosotros los que decidimos el camino
  • August 29, 2008
    A very sweet tale from China about a young boy who lives alone with his father. His father is very devoted to his son who plays the violin and seeks out a good teacher for him so that he can make a better life for himself. The part of the father reminded me very much of Chapli...( read more)n's Little Tramp. The story and characters through-out the whole movie reminded me of a Chaplin film in some odd way. The violin music and performances are magical. My brother who is a violinist recommended this to me - it was indeed an enjoyable little film.

Critic Reviews


March 19, 2006
Nick Schager, Lessons of Darkness

Never wavers from its serviceably warm and fuzzy path. full review

June 12, 2003
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer

[Chen] gets realistic and affecting performances from his cast. full review

June 6, 2003
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times

Together features a marvelous array of both Western violin masterpieces and traditional Chinese music. full review

June 6, 2003
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Together is powerful in an old-fashioned, big-studio kind of way. full review

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