Under the Piano (TV 1996)

An autistic child growing up in the 1940's and 50's with a mother who is bitter because her fear of success has denied to herself a possible career in opera. This anger translates into an ... See full summary »

Director:

Stefan Scaini

Writer:

Blair Ferguson

Stars:

Amanda Plummer, Megan Follows, Teresa Stratas

3 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Amanda Plummer	...	Franny Basilio
Megan Follows	...	Rosetta Basilio
Teresa Stratas	...	Regina Basilio
James Carroll	...	Nick
John Juliani	...	Frank
Jackie Richardson	...	Mrs. Syms
Richard Blackburn	...	Dr. Banman
Dan Lett	...	Dr. Harkness
Judith Orban	...	Hazel
Andrew Tarbet	...	Orderly
Deborah Grover	...	Nurse Thompson
Richard McMillan	...	Dr. Davison
Tara Macri	...	Michelle
Louisa Martin	...	Michelle's Mother
Simone Rosenberg	...	Young Violet

Storyline

An autistic child growing up in the 1940's and 50's with a mother who is bitter because her fear of success has denied to herself a possible career in opera. This anger translates into an over-protectiveness of her mentally ill daughter, even into the child's adulthood. But a loving sister, herself having an arm that is paralyzed, is a bastion against the limitations imposed by the mother and finally helps her sister to live a more full life.

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Plot Keywords:

autism

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

October 1996 (UK)

Also Known As:

Klaveri all

Company Credits

Production Co:

Franny & Rosetta Productions Inc., Sullivan Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

What a gem!

I was channel surfing when I stumbled onto this little gem. I stopped because I recognized Megan Follows & I stayed. What a wonderful testimony of a sister's love!! It broke my heart at times. If you find this movie...watch it. And people thought Dustin Hoffman was good in RAINMAN! Megan is just as good!