Canadian director Daniel Roher’s Tuner is a rat-a-tat heist thriller that keeps you on your toes
Tuner is a heist thriller directed by Daniel Roher, marking his debut in narrative fiction. The film follows Niki, a piano tuner with a troubled past, who gets drawn into the criminal underworld. With a blend of charm and tension, the movie showcases Roher's ability to engage audiences through innovative storytelling.
- ▪Tuner is directed by Canadian filmmaker Daniel Roher and stars Leo Woodall, Dustin Hoffman, and Havana Rose Liu.
- ▪The film features a New York piano tuner named Niki who becomes involved with a local safe-cracking crew.
- ▪Roher's previous works include documentaries that tackled significant subjects, showcasing his versatility as a filmmaker.
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Open this photo in gallery:Tuner focuses on a New York piano tuner named Niki, played by Leo Woodall, right, and his trusted mentor and surrogate father Harry, played by Dustin Hoffman.Elevation Pictures/SuppliedShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountTuner Directed by Daniel RoherWritten by Daniel Roher and Robert Ramsey Starring Leo Woodall, Havana Rose Liu and Dustin Hoffman Classification PG; 107 minutesOpens in theatres May 29Critic’s Pick Toronto filmmaker Daniel Roher has accomplished a remarkable amount over barely a decade in the business. He got on the good side of Canadian rock legend Robbie Robertson – no mean feat given the musician’s ornery reputation – for his 2019 documentary Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band.
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