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The Stringless Violin

The Stringless Violin

6,6 /10 (5 Votes)
2003 ID 99 min

Overview

A woman with a dark past dedicates herself to taking care of multi-handicapped children. When a young musician comes into her life, she is forced to face her history, or it will destroy her future.

Release date

22/03/2003

Votes

5

Popularity

0.2

Genres

Status

Released

Original title

Biola Tak Berdawai

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Runtime

99 min

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Alunauwie

2025-09-29

⭐ 7

Biola Tak Berdawai offers a deeply moving and artistically rich narrative, elevated by original music, elegant cinematography, and a romantic, classic visual tone that lingers in memory. The performances are natural and heartfelt, with formal dialogue that enhances rather than stiffens the film's poetic atmosphere. While some metaphor-laden scenes—especially those involving Mbak Wid and her tarot-based analogies—may challenge viewers unfamiliar with the referenced stories, the film remains a beautifully crafted and emotionally resonant work worth experiencing. Read the full review here: (In…

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