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Piano Tuner's Secret Skill Fuels Heist Thriller
30 May
Summary
- Niki, an apprentice piano tuner, has hyperacusis, aiding his criminal endeavors.
- Dustin Hoffman plays veteran piano tuner Harry, Niki's mentor.
- The film explores Niki's descent into crime due to mounting debts.
Leo Woodall delivers a compelling performance as Niki, an apprentice piano tuner with a rare condition called hyperacusis. This sensitivity to sound and ability to detect subtle noises becomes instrumental in his unexpected turn to crime.
Directed by Daniel Roher, 'Tuner' centers on Niki's accidental involvement with criminals attempting a safe crack. His mentor, veteran tuner Harry (Dustin Hoffman), faces mounting medical bills, pushing Niki to participate in thefts for quick money.
The film carefully develops its characters, including Harry's wife Marla (Tovah Feldshuh). Niki's dual loyalties and the danger of his new life create tension, further complicated by a romance with piano student Ruthie (Havana Rose Liu).
While the screenplay rushes towards its conclusion and includes an out-of-place argument, the film's originality and performances sustain its quality. Woodall's understated portrayal is poised for a major breakthrough.
