In Rome, reclusive British composer Jason Kinsky lives in the building he inherited from his aunt, while his cleaning woman Shandurai resides in the basement, studying medicine. One day, Kinsky tells Shandurai that he loves her and will do anything for her, so she asks him to free her husband, a political prisoner back in Africa. To acquire funds for the man’s release, Kinsky begins selling his possessions, including his piano. Cast includes: Thandie Newton, David Thewlis and Claudio Santamaria.
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ACMI Identifier
312422
Language
English
Audience classification
PG
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Foreign language films
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Political persecution
Feature films → Feature films - Italy
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Cleaning
Music & Performing Arts → Composers
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)