The Piano

The Piano

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The Piano

FOXTEL Drama | June 18, 2014

Media arts

Personal and social capability

Ethical understanding

Music

Classification: Mature

Set in 1851, a mute Scottish woman arrives in New Zealand with her daughter to marry. Whilst communicating through music, she attracts the admiration of a retired sailor.

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Set in 1851, a mute Scottish woman arrives in New Zealand with her daughter to marry. Whilst communicating through music, she attracts the admiration of a retired sailor.

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