Shine

A sweeping, emotionally charged biopic that balances the pain of a fractured family with the redemptive power of music and love.

Directed by

Scott Hicks

Genres

Drama

Starring

Geoffrey Rush, Noah Taylor, Armin Mueller-Stahl

Tagline

A true story of the mystery of music and the miracle of love

Overview

Pianist David Helfgott, driven by his father and teachers, has a breakdown. Years later he returns to the piano, to popular if not critical acclaim.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, warm and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, obsession, identity, madness

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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