
The Piano Forest
Directed by Masayuki Kojima
Produced by Nippon Television Network Corporation, Madhouse
A tender coming-of-age story about two gifted boys discovering connection and purpose through classical music, balancing bullying struggles with the transcendent beauty of artistic expression.
Shuhei Amamiya transfers to Moriwaki Elementary filled with hope and ambition. But it doesn't take long before he gets picked on by the class bullies, and gets involved in a dare to play the mysterious piano in the forest. Igniting his meeting with an equally enigmatic child, Kai Ichinose, who seems to be the only one capable getting sound out of the thought to be broken piano.
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Questions people ask
Is The Piano Forest easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.
Does The Piano Forest end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is The Piano Forest scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is The Piano Forest violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is The Piano Forest sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like The Piano Forest
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Piano Forest
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Piano Forest, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Piano Forest, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Piano Forest, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































