The Violin (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2015, The Violin is a history and animation film directed by Ervin Han, running about 17 minutes.
What it’s about. Circa late 1930s, Boat Quay, Singapore. A young boy receives an old violin as a gift out of kindness from a foreign trader. From then on, it becomes a treasured possession as he teaches himself to play the instrument over several years, until it was lost during the Japanese Occupation of Singapore. After the war, the violin was found by a man working for the British Military Administration and given to his young daughter. The girl learns to play it and becomes a renowned violinist over the decades. She eventually passes the instrument on to her grandson, an accomplished violinist himself, who restores it and performs in a concert by the Singapore River, where the violin started its unexpected journey nearly 80 years ago.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Violin has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Violin page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Violin tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Violin (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Violin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Violin worth watching?
- The Violin holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was The Violin released?
- The Violin was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.