After a long voyage from Scotland, pianist Ada McGrath and her young daughter, Flora, are left with all their belongings, including a piano, on a New Zealand beach. Ada, who has been mute since childhood, has been sold into marriage to a local man named Alisdair Stewart. Making little attempt to warm up to Alisdair, Ada soon becomes intrigued by his Maori-friendly acquaintance, George Baines, leading to tense, life-altering conflicts.

GENRES:  Drama • Romance
DIRECTION:  Jane Campion
CAST:  Holly Hunter  •  Harvey Keitel  •  Sam Neill  •  Anna Paquin

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Cast & Characters

Holly Hunter Ada McGrath
Harvey Keitel George Baines
Sam Neill Alisdair Stewart
Anna Paquin Flora McGrath
Tungia Baker Hira
Kerry Walker Aunt Morag
Ian Mune Reverend
Cliff Curtis Mana
Geneviève Lemon Nessie
Pete Smith Hone
Te Whatanui Skipwith Chief Nihe
Rose McIver Angel

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