A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
December 11, 2013
Original Title:
Finn
Genres:
Family
Production Companies:
Flinck Film
Production Countries:
Netherlands
Ratings / Certifications:
NL: AL
Runtime: 90
Nine year old Finn lives with his father in a small town. Together with his best friend Erik he plays football, but he prefers to play music. His dad wants him to play football, just like every other kid his age. Finn does not understand why, but his father doesn't want to talk about it. When Finn meets a mysterious old man, who plays the violin beautifully, he decides to learn how to play the violin as well. The old man teaches him, while Finn's dad thinks he is playing football... Is Finn the only one who sees the magic of music? What does his father hide?
Director:
Frans Weisz
Writer:
Janneke van der Pal
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