An American Piano

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An American Piano

2014

0h 20m

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The true story of a young Japanese girl who played the piano for POWs during World War II and how it affected their lives. It is a story of humanity, compassion and the universality of music in helping to heal the rifts between wartime rivals.

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Adam J. Yeend

Prisoner

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Qyoko Kudo

Mrs Koshida

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Jun Matsuo

Mr Koshida

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Lou Ohshiba

Policeman

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Leon Matsuda

Youko Koshida

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An American Piano

An American Piano

Overview

Links & Resources

Production Companies

Videos & Trailers

Cast & Crew

Adam J. Yeend

Qyoko Kudo

Jun Matsuo

Lou Ohshiba

Leon Matsuda

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