A stylish, auditory neo-noir draped in tactile urban warmth, Tuner captures the quiet agony of sensory overload and the tender yearning for connection, balancing delicate piano wire against cold, metallic suspense.

Tuner

"Everybody has one hidden talent."

21 May 2026 Canada 108 min 7.1 (245)

Director: Daniel Roher

Cast: Leo Woodall, Havana Rose Liu, Lior Raz, Tovah Feldshuh, Gil Cohen

Drama Crime Thriller Sensory Perception, Hyperacusis, and Isolation The Philosophy of Craft vs. Exploitative Utility Mentorship, Aging, and Surrogate Paternity Artistic Envy, Vulnerability, and Romance Moral Erosion and the Illusion of 'Clean' Crime

Budget: $7,000,000

Box Office: $13,410,842

Tuner — Movie Quotes

Name: Tuner
Director: Daniel Roher
Released: 2026

Memorable Quotes

Tuners don't really use the 'p-word' [perfect]... Tuning your piano is about creating harmony out of chaos. To do that, you gotta be okay with imperfection.

— Niki White

Context

Spoken quietly to Ruthie while explaining the nature of his tuning craft.

Meaning

Articulates the central philosophy of the film regarding acceptance of life's flaws.

I don't want dementia!

— Harry Horowitz

Context

Delivered as an irreverent quip when asked what he wants for lunch.

Meaning

Combines dark humor with the poignant tragedy of his cognitive decline.

You'd be surprised at how loud the world actually is.

— Niki White

Context

Said to Ruthie while walking through the noisy streets of Manhattan.

Meaning

Expresses the physical and psychological toll of living with hyperacusis in a modern city.

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