Drama starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Mark Ivanir, Christopher Walken and Catherine Keener. A world-renowned string quartet is celebrating its 25th anniversary when cellist Peter is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. As the players struggle with Peter's impending retirement, competing egos and deep-rooted resentments resurface within the group.
Documentarist Yaron Zilberman makes a steady move to fiction with this subtly observed drama about a string quartet experiencing discord after 25 years of harmony. Christopher Walken plays Peter, a famed cellist who sparks the unrest with his decision to retire after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. This prompts second violinist Robert (Philip Seymour Hoffman) to jostle for position with first violinist Daniel (Mark Ivanir) while Daniel has his eye on Robert's daughter, Alexandra (Imogen Poots). Catherine Keener is viola player Juliette, the girl's mother and Robert's wife, who is criticised by both for neglecting their needs. Essentially, this is a highbrow soap opera, but it's impeccably acted and filled with glorious music by Beethoven, Haydn and Bach. Zilberman's shrewd contrasts between the foursome's personal and professional problems, and insights into the commitment and collaboration required for great art also ensure that it's constantly engaging.
| role | name |
|---|---|
| Robert Gelbart | Philip Seymour Hoffman |
| Daniel Lerner | Mark Ivanir |
| Peter Mitchell | Christopher Walken |
| Juliette Gelbart | Catherine Keener |
| Alexandra Gelbart | Imogen Poots |
| Pilar | Liraz Charhi |
| Dr Nadir | Madhur Jaffrey |
| Miriam | Anne Sofie von Otter |
| Gideon Rosen | Wallace Shawn |
| Nina Lee | Nina Lee |
| Brenda | Megan McQuillan |
| role | name |
|---|---|
| Director | Yaron Zilberman |
