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Havana Rose Liu Shines in 'Tuner' as Musical Safecracker

9/6/2025

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Havana Rose Liu stars in "Tuner," directed by Daniel Roher, about a piano tuner who is also a safecracker.
Liu portrays Ruthie, a music composition graduate student who bonds with the protagonist over piano.
She practiced piano for two months with two teachers to convincingly play her role.
Liu reflects on her acting career as a deliberate choice, similar to a relationship.
Her character's journey in "Tuner" resonates with her personal loss of her grandmother, a musical inspiration.
Upcoming projects include a musical comedy directed by Jesse Eisenberg and a film by John Carney.

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Story summary

Havana Rose Liu stars in "Tuner," directed by Daniel Roher, about a piano tuner who is also a safecracker.
Liu portrays Ruthie, a music composition graduate student who bonds with the protagonist over piano.
She practiced piano for two months with two teachers to convincingly play her role.
Liu reflects on her acting career as a deliberate choice, similar to a relationship.
Her character's journey in "Tuner" resonates with her personal loss of her grandmother, a musical inspiration.
Upcoming projects include a musical comedy directed by Jesse Eisenberg and a film by John Carney.