Scottish single mother Ada McGrath (played by Holly Hunter) gave up speaking at the age of six and only expressed her emotions through the piano. In 1852, McGrath married Stewart from New Zealand (played by Sam Neil) and brought the piano with him. But Stuart didn't have enough manpower, so he had to take care of it
Scottish single mother Ada McGrath (played by Holly Hunter) gave up speaking at the age of six and only expressed her emotions through the piano. In 1852, McGrath married Stewart from New Zealand (played by Sam Neil) and brought the piano with him. But Stuart didn't have enough manpower, so he had to take care of it