The Music Box (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2006, The Music Box is a notable film directed by Chen Yifei, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. In the late 1930s, the Japanese army occupies Shanghai. Barber Lu Ping kills a Japanese officer by accident and then escapes from Shanghai to the residence of his master's brother, Song Fengnian. When he arrives at the small town, he falls in love with Song's daughter Jiayi at the first sight. However, Jiayi has had the engagement with an officer for a decent life in the wartime, even as concubine. After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, Lu is sentenced to death as a traitor because Song, his boss, has worked for the Japanese. When he closes his eyes and waits for the sound of shot, Jiayi rescues him. Arranged by her husband, Lu becomes an officer. However, he can never forget Jiayi and his barber life. After the end of the Civil War, Lu is sent to work on a farm in the northwest. There he learns that Jiayi doesn't leave with her husband and has been waiting for him at the small town where they meet for the first time. Lu decides to look for Jiayu.
Who’s in it. The Music Box stars Chen Kun, Wang Yajie and Bi Yuanjin.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Music Box has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Music Box page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Music Box (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Music Box change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Music Box worth watching?
- The Music Box holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Music Box?
- The Music Box stars Chen Kun, Wang Yajie and Bi Yuanjin.
- When was The Music Box released?
- The Music Box was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.