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Together (2002)

和你在一起

Drama • 1h 56m

Overview

When a violin prodigy Xiaochun and his father head to Beijing seeking fame and fortune, they soon discover a fierce world of cutthroat ambition. But when Xiaochun is "adopted" by a famous music tutor, success finally seems within reach - until a shocking discovery begins to unravel his entire world, and the boy must make the most difficult choice of his life. Can he achieve the fame his father had always hoped for without losing the extraordinary passion that sets him apart?

Director: Chen Kaige

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MGM MoD Blu-ray

Best Audio Release

MGM NTSC DVD includes 5.1, Blu-ray is only stereo

Additional Info

The Blu-ray has burned-in English subtitles

Format

1080p Blu-ray

External Links

Length

116 mins

Type

Movie

Alternative Titles

Together with you

Last Updated

2 months ago

Contributors

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Best Video Release

MGM MoD Blu-ray

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MGM NTSC DVD includes 5.1, Blu-ray is only stereo

Additional Info

The Blu-ray has burned-in English subtitles

Format
1080p Blu-ray
Length
116 mins
Type
Movie
Alternative Titles
Together with you
Last Updated
2 months ago
Contributors

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