Australia / New Zealand / France,
1993, 121 min
(Alternative: 116 min)
Directed by:
Jane CampionScreenplay:
Jane CampionCinematography:
Stuart DryburghComposer:
Michael NymanCast:
Holly Hunter, Harvey Keitel, Sam Neill, Anna Paquin, Kerry Walker, Geneviève Lemon, Ian Mune, Pete Smith, Bruce Allpress, Cliff Curtis, Hori Ahipene, Mika X. (more)Plots(1)
It is the story of a Scottish woman named Ada (Holly Hunter), who has been mute since age 6 because she simply chose not to speak. Ada travels with her daughter Flora (Anna Paquin) and her beloved piano to a remote spot on the coast of New Zealand for an arranged marriage to a farmer (Sam Neill). She gives piano lessons to a gruff neighbor (Harvey Keitel) who has Maori tattoos on his face, and, well, things develop from there. The picture takes on a powerful dream logic that simply defies synopsis. It's a breathtakingly beautiful and original achievement from Campion, a unique stylist. (official distributor synopsis)
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