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Tuner: Indie Drama Blends Romance and Crime Thrills

9/1/2025

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Story summary

"Tuner," directed by Daniel Roher, is an indie drama that combines rom-com and crime thriller elements.
The film focuses on character development, especially Niki, a piano tuner, and his love interest, Ruthie.
Its niche themes may hinder broader commercial success despite mainstream appeal.
The film premiered at the Telluride Film Festival and currently lacks a distributor.

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Story summary

"Tuner," directed by Daniel Roher, is an indie drama that combines rom-com and crime thriller elements.
The film focuses on character development, especially Niki, a piano tuner, and his love interest, Ruthie.
Its niche themes may hinder broader commercial success despite mainstream appeal.
The film premiered at the Telluride Film Festival and currently lacks a distributor.