The Piano Forest (2018)
A tranquil tale about two boys from very different upbringings. On one hand you have Kai, born as the son of a prostitute, who's been playing the abandoned piano in the forest near his home ever since he was young. And on the other you have Syuhei, practically breast-fed by the piano as the son of a family of prestigious pianists. Yet it is their common bond with the piano that eventually intertwines their paths in life.
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Episode 1 - Chopin's Journey
Release Date: 2019-01-27The names of those advancing to the second round of the Chopin competition are announced, and Shuhei is shocked when Adamski fails to make the cut.
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Episode 2 - Fixation
Release Date: 2019-02-03Following Sophie Ormesson, Wei Pang takes the stage. Though deeply influenced by Ajino, he demonstrates a depth and pain not found in Ajino's playing.
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Episode 3 - Awakening
Release Date: 2019-02-10Out of the remaining 30 pianists, only 12 will advance to the final round. Shuhei takes the stage with just one goal in mind for his performance.
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Episode 4 - Promise
Release Date: 2019-02-17Lech Szymanowski performs with his sister, Emilia in his heart. Despite the hometown preference for a Polish contestant, Kai's playing wows the crowd.
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Episode 5 - The Dance of Deliberation
Release Date: 2019-02-24Once Kai's finishes his performance, it's all up to the judges. But one judge argues against allowing Kai to advance and requests a complete recount.
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Episode 6 - Requiem
Release Date: 2019-03-03After the results are announced, Kai catches Shuhei at a bad time. The next day, they have a painful conversation in a park.
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Episode 7 - For the Sake of Your Number One
Release Date: 2019-03-10In the last round, pianists perform with an orchestra. Rumors fly when Wei Pang doesn't show up as scheduled, while Kai worries about Shuhei.
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Episode 8 - The Truth About Wei Pang
Release Date: 2019-03-16After reuniting in a practice room at the Chopin Academy, Kai and Shuhei take a morning walk through Warsaw. Shuhei is shocked by Kai's plans.
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Episode 9 - For Your Living Evidence
Release Date: 2019-03-23A painful article is published about Wei Pang's past, but all he cares about is Ajino's opinion. Before Pang takes the stage, they meet on the stairs.
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Episode 10 - In the Country Where Chopin was Born
Release Date: 2019-03-23Though Lech wants to win for his sister's sake, the final day is Kai's chance to show the world who he is and how far he's come with his performance.
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Episode 11 - Hero
Release Date: 2019-03-23Kai's performance is a triumph, but Lech has the final slot -- and hometown support. As he plays, he has a vision of his sister, Emilia.
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Episode 12 - The Best Pianist in the World
Release Date: 2019-03-23The winners are finally announced to an electrified audience. Shuhei sheds tears of joy when he hears Kai's placement. Ajino receives shocking news.