The Chinese Violin (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2002, The Chinese Violin is an animation film directed by Joe Chang, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. In this animated short, a young girl and her father move from China to Canada, bringing only their Chinese violin along for the journey. As they face the challenge of starting fresh in a new place, the music of the violin connects them to the life they left behind and guides the girl towards a musical future.
Who’s in it. The Chinese Violin stars Lulu Li as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Chinese Violin has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Chinese Violin page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Chinese Violin tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chinese Violin (2002)?
- In US, The Chinese Violin is available to stream on IndieFlix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Chinese Violin worth watching?
- The Chinese Violin holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Chinese Violin?
- The Chinese Violin stars Lulu Li.
- When was The Chinese Violin released?
- The Chinese Violin was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.