An American Piano

Based on true events, An American Piano is a historical war drama set during World War II. The story follows a young Japanese girl who plays the piano for prisoners of war. The film explores how music can foster compassion and humanity, helping to bridge the divide between opposing sides during a time of global conflict.

This Japanese production was directed by Paul Leeming and produced by Hamish Downie through Visceral Psyche Films. The short film has a runtime of 20 minutes and features a cast including Leon Matsuda as Youko Koshida, Adam J. Yeend as a prisoner, Qyoko Kudo as Mrs Koshida, Jun Matsuo as Mr Koshida, and Lou Ohshiba as a policeman.

Since its release on January 19, 2014, the film has maintained a positive audience reception. It holds an 8/10 rating on IMDb based on 16 votes.