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Deemed a prodigy as a young boy, the pressure to succeed that marked his upbringing ultimately pushed Australian pianist David Helfgott (Geoffrey Rush) to emotional collapse. This passionate film, driven by Rush’s masterful, Academy Award-winning effort, chronicles Helfgott’s difficult relationship with his demanding father (Armin Mueller-Stahl), and his long and triumphant road back to public performance. Noah Taylor, Lynn Redgrave, Googie Withers, John Gielgud also star. 105 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English.