Touch of The Light

– Yu-Siang is blind – but he has a superb sense of hearing. Born in rural Taiwan, this extremely tal..

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Movie
Rating:
7.40 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 50 Minutes
Release Year:
2012
Original Name:
逆光飛翔
Touch of The Light
Touch of the Light (2012) - Also known as 逆光飛翔

Yu-Siang is blind – but he has a superb sense of hearing. Born in rural Taiwan, this extremely talented musician moves to the capital Taipei to study the piano. But how will he manage on his own? Even the walk across campus from his halls of residence poses a challenge and he must learn how to make the trip step by step. Yu-Siang began winning awards for his piano playing as a young boy but he once overheard somebody saying he only won because of his blindness. Since then he has avoided public competitions – in spite of his teachers' encouragement. Yu-Siang is not interested in recognition: to him his musical development is more important. One day he meets a young woman working in a snack bar. She dreams of becoming a dancer. The encounter proves to be a turning point for both of them.

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Touch of the Light (2012) - Trailer

Release Date:

21 Sep 2012

Language:

Min Nan, Mandarin

MPAA Content-Rating:
NOT RATED

Touch of the Light

Touch of the Light
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Based on true events related to the life of Taiwanese piano prodigy Huang Yu-Siang (Siang played by himself), this is a story of inspiration, discovery and love. Born to a rural family in Taiwan unprepared for the birth of a blind son, Siang was a curious and precocious child. Touch and sound was everything to him. With the love of his mother and support of his family, he grew up with no barriers - that is until he had to face the real world as he left his family behind in order to attend university where he had to compete on the same playing field as the sighted students and to find his own way. He soon crossed paths with Jie (Sandrine Pinna), a beautiful but frustrated cold drinks vendor who dreams of being a dancer, but whose struggles against the harsh realities of her life render her helpless. However, when she witnesses Siang's fearless determination and understood his optimism and inner peace, she is inspired and determined to hold on to her dream. Touch of the Light - a story of dreams, determination, love, and believing in yourself.

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9 wins & 14 nominations.

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7.4/10

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