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Directed by Ervin Han +1
It is Singapore in the late 1930s. Kai and Fei are childhood friends and aspiring violinists. When Japan invades Malaya in 1941, Kai chooses to forgo his music career to join the anti-Japanese forces. After the war Kai goes missing. Determined to find him, Fei performs all over Southeast Asia, all the while seeking any news of Kai. Yet, as time fades, Fei has to decide if she must find her own music to define the remaining years of her life.
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STORIES AND MUSIC ARE ALL WE HAVE 😭😭😭
Despite some of my misgivings, when the emotional climaxes hit, they still hit hard.I wish there's a version that is truly multilingual and reflects the reality of the world of Malaya that it's set in. Why does Japanese get its own privileged status while other languages are all subsumed into English? (Or Mandarin, if you're watching that version)[ Later attended live Q&A on 4 Oct with Robot Playground Media animation team: co-director & co-writer Ervin Han, art director & storyboard artist Ong Ruwei, character designer Sakura Wong, animation supervisor & lead animator Wendy Li; moderated by Jia Lee — which was very nerdy and very cool ]
Set in Singapore in the late 1930s, the film follows two childhood friends and aspiring violinists whose lives are upended by the 1941 Japanese invasion of Malaya.
It was directed by Ervin Han and Raúl García in 2026, exploring Singapore's wartime history through animation and music.
The Violinist is rated SG PG in Singapore.
The Violinist was released in Singapore on September 17, 2026.
