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The Piano in a Factory

The Piano in a Factory

20117.21h 47m

Overview

To fight for custody of his daughter who loves playing the piano, a steel factory worker decides to forge a piano from scratch.

Directed by Zhang Meng
Written by Zhang Meng
Produced by Choi Gwang-suk, Jessica Kam, Kwak Jae-yong
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Top Cast

Wang Qianyuan

Wang Qianyuan

Chen Guilin

Qin Hailu

Qin Hailu

Shu Xian

Jang Shin-young

Jang Shin-young

Xiao Ju

Guo Yongzhen

Guo Yongzhen

Kuai Shou

Tian Yu

Tian Yu

Wang Kangmei

Themes & Keywords

single father

About The Piano in a Factory

The Piano in a Factory is a drama film released in 2011 exploring themes of single father. Directed by Zhang Meng, it stars Wang Qianyuan, Qin Hailu, Jang Shin-young. To fight for custody of his daughter who loves playing the piano, a steel factory worker decides to forge a piano from scratch.

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