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Together (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Together is a 2003 music drama directed by Kaige Chen, starring Peiqi Liu, Hong Chen and Yun Tang. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $14.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 60 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$14.7M
Metascore
60
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Together (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 56m (116 min)
Director
Kaige Chen
Genres
Drama , Music
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Together About?

The premise of Together without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

During the holidays, a daughter returns home to be with her father, who is struggling with Alzheimer's disease. The film explores the challenges faced by a family grappling with his declining health and the emotional toll it takes. As they navigate the present, cherished memories of past Christmases resurface, creating a poignant reflection on love, loss, and the enduring bonds of family.

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Cast & crew

Together Cast

Peiqi Liu leads the cast, with Hong Chen and Yun Tang. Directed by Kaige Chen.

From the director

More from Kaige Chen

More films directed by Kaige Chen, best-rated first: Farewell My Concubine, Jing Ke ci Qin Wang, Legend of the Demon Cat and Sacrifice.

Full filmography
Ratings

Together Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Together 60 on Metacritic.

Plot

Together Plot Summary

What happens in Together from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Liu Cheng Liu Peiqi is a widowed cook in a small southern town in China, and his thirteen-year-old son, Liu Xiaochun Tang Yun, is a violin prodigy whose gift shines even as their life is modest. To give Xiaochun a real shot at a musical future, father and son travel to Beijing for a competition hosted by the Children’s Palace, an esteemed arts institution for schoolchildren. Although Xiaochun finishes fifth, he is denied admission into the conservatory because he does not hold Beijing residency. Determined to fuel his son’s dream, Liu Cheng persuades Professor Jiang, a stubborn and eccentric teacher from the Children’s Palace, to take Xiaochun on as a private student.

Full summary

The whole story of Together, scene by scene

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Box office

Together Box Office

Together grossed $14.7 million worldwide. $1.2 million came from the US and Canada and $13.5 million (92%) from the rest of the world.

2003 box office

Worldwide gross

$14.7M

US & Canada
$1.2M
International
$13.5M
US & Canada 8% Rest of the world 92%
Videos

Together Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Together.

Together - short film excerpt
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Together?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What instrument does Liu Xiaochun play?

Details

Together Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “L'Enfant au Violon” and “Together with you”.

Also known as
  • L'Enfant au Violon
  • Together with you
  • He ni zai yi qi
  • Tillsammans med dig
  • Together (Juntos)
  • Xiaos Weg
  • 투게더
  • 北京ヴァイオリン
  • Birlikte

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FAQ

Together FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Together, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Together?

Together runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

When was Together released?

Together was released on May 30, 2003.

Who directed Together?

Together was directed by Kaige Chen.

More films by Kaige Chen

Who is in the cast of Together?

Together stars Peiqi Liu, Hong Chen and Yun Tang.

How much did Together make at the box office?

Together grossed $14.7 million worldwide ($1.2 million domestic, $13.5 million international).

How is Together rated?

Together has 60 on Metacritic and 10% on TMDB.

Does Together have a post-credit scene?

No. Together has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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