During the Cultural Revolution in China when playing the piano is forbidden and artists and musicians are considered criminals, a young gifted pianist is separated from her family and sent to a "re-education" camp to work in the rice fields. Inspired by the life of concert pianist Xiao-Mei Zhu
Themes
Genres: Non-Fiction
Categories: Oppression & Resilience
Content: Activism
Settings: Asia, China, Eastern Asia
Ethnicity: Chinese
Gender: Girl/Woman
Race/Culture: Asian/Pacific Islander/Asian American
Character Prominence: Dominant Main