The Chinese Violin
2002, English. Directed by Joe Chang.
In this animated short, a young girl and her father move from China to Canada, bringing only their Chinese violin along for the journey. As they face the challenge of starting fresh in a new place, the music of the violin connects them to the life they left behind and guides the girl towards a musical future.
- Runtime
- 0h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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The Chinese Violin is streaming on IndieFlix in India.
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Details
- Released
- 15 January 2002
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Madeleine Thien
- Budget
- $146K
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How long is The Chinese Violin?
The Chinese Violin runs 8 minutes (0h 8m).
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Which OTT platform is The Chinese Violin on?
The Chinese Violin is streaming on IndieFlix in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Chinese Violin?
If you liked The Chinese Violin, try Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams, Sing: Thriller, Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day.
Who directed The Chinese Violin?
The Chinese Violin (2002) was directed by Joe Chang and stars Li Lulu.