A melancholy journey where a whimsical violinist helps a piano prodigy rediscover his music and his heart.
Romantic and earnest, with wholesome humor. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is devastating.
Nothing past what a TV-PG promises: mild language and nothing scary.
Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated TV-PG.
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Kousei Arima was a genius pianist until his mother's sudden death took away his ability to play. Each day was dull for Kousei. But, then he meets a violinist named Kaori Miyazono who has an eccentric playing style. Can the heartfelt sounds of the girl's violin lead the boy to play the piano again?
No. Brace yourself.
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