The Perfection

Shanghai, rainy evening, a cello's discordant notes. A troubled prodigy and a new star pupil clash, their past and present entwined in a dark harmony. Shepard balances tension with eerie calm.

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Richard Shepard directed The Perfection in 2018. See Richard Shepard's full filmography, where to start with Richard Shepard, or where to go after you've seen everything by Richard Shepard.

The Perfection was released in 2018 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 90 minutes.