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Shine

David Helfgott, a gifted pianist, overcomes a mental breakdown sparked by the pressure of his demanding father and teachers to achieve a triumphant return to the piano, earning widespread recognition despite initial mixed reviews from critics.

David Helfgott, a child piano prodigy, faces tension with his overbearing father, Peter, due to his musical ambitions. After securing a scholarship to London, Helfgott's career flourishes, but the pressures of fame and childhood trauma lead to the emergence of his latent schizophrenia, resulting in years of institutionalization.

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Info about Shine

Studio(s): Fine Line Features, Film Victoria

Originally Released: United States, Nov 22, 1996

Production Countries: Australia, United Kingdom

Box Office Gross: $35,892,330.00

Budget: $5,500,000.00

Genres:Biography, Drama, Music, Romance