Three young piano prodigies and their families navigate ambition, pressure and sacrifice in China’s competitive music world.
PIANO DREAMS follows three gifted young pianists and their families as they pursue success in China’s hugely popular and fiercely competitive piano culture. Behind the polished performances are years of practice, parental sacrifice and enormous pressure, as each child balances talent, ambition and the dream of a future shaped by music.
Rialto Recommends PIANO DREAMS is an intimate, revealing look at talent under pressure. Following children whose extraordinary gifts come with high expectations, the film explores family ambition, discipline and the emotional cost of chasing perfection. A fascinating watch for anyone interested in music, childhood, culture and what it takes to pursue greatness.
Cast
Zidi Xia (Self), Yingying Xi (Self), Yu'ang Zhou (Self)
Director
Director
Director
Language
Mandarin
Subtitles
漢語; 汉语; 中文
Country
China
Studio
Vendetta