Niki White (played by Leo Woodall) is a protagonist in Tuner.
A talented piano tuner and former musician suffering from hyperacusis. He discovers a natural aptitude for safe-cracking using his heightened hearing. Initially hesitant, he joins a crew of thieves led by Uri to pay for his mentor's medical bills, but later turns against them to atone for his crimes and recover a stolen heirloom, ultimately finding redemption and a cure for his condition. Harry Horowitz (played by Dustin Hoffman) is a protagonist in Tuner.
A former gifted musician and Niki's mentor who suffers a heart attack and becomes bedridden. His financial struggles motivate Niki to join the heist crew. He passes away during the story, leaving his estate and a share of the stolen funds to his wife. Marius (played by Jean Reno) appears in Tuner.
A renowned composer and Ruthie's mentor figure. He witnesses Ruthie's performance and recognizes a stolen heirloom she is wearing. His grandfather's watch was stolen during the Holocaust. He ultimately accepts Niki's offer to return the heirloom and steps aside to let Niki and Ruthie reconcile. Ruthie (played by Havana Rose Liu) appears in Tuner.
A talented and driven student pianist who develops a romance with Niki. She struggles with performance anxiety and initially doubts Niki's criminal activities. After reconnecting with her past through a stolen heirloom, she accepts a position as an assistant to renowned composer Marius Maissner and witnesses Niki's emotional musical redemption. Marla (played by Tovah Feldshuh) appears in Tuner.
Harry Horowitz's wife. She and her husband face severe financial debt, which prompts Niki to initially join the criminal crew. By the end, she receives Harry's share of the stolen money, securing their financial future. Uri (played by Lior Raz) appears in Tuner.
The ruthless leader of a crew of thieves who runs a security company front. He recruits Niki for high-stakes heists, including a cryptocurrency wallet. After Niki turns against the crew, Uri captures and severely injures him but ultimately leaves him the recovered heirloom watch before the story concludes.
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Characters
Niki White
(played by Leo Woodall) — protagonist
A talented piano tuner and former musician suffering from hyperacusis. He discovers a natural aptitude for safe-cracking using his heightened hearing. Initially hesitant, he joins a crew of thieves le...
Harry Horowitz
(played by Dustin Hoffman) — protagonist
A former gifted musician and Niki's mentor who suffers a heart attack and becomes bedridden. His financial struggles motivate Niki to join the heist crew. He passes away during the story, leaving his...
Marius
(played by Jean Reno) — supporting
A renowned composer and Ruthie's mentor figure. He witnesses Ruthie's performance and recognizes a stolen heirloom she is wearing. His grandfather's watch was stolen during the Holocaust. He ultimatel...
Ruthie
(played by Havana Rose Liu) — supporting
A talented and driven student pianist who develops a romance with Niki. She struggles with performance anxiety and initially doubts Niki's criminal activities. After reconnecting with her past through...
Marla
(played by Tovah Feldshuh) — supporting
Harry Horowitz's wife. She and her husband face severe financial debt, which prompts Niki to initially join the criminal crew. By the end, she receives Harry's share of the stolen money, securing thei...
Uri
(played by Lior Raz) — supporting
The ruthless leader of a crew of thieves who runs a security company front. He recruits Niki for high-stakes heists, including a cryptocurrency wallet. After Niki turns against the crew, Uri captures...
Key Relationships
Uri → Ruthie
(Conflict Indirect Threat)
Niki White → Marius
(Conflict Confrontation)
Ruthie → Marius
(Professional Student)
Niki White → Marla
(Social Secret Benefactor)
Harry Horowitz → Marla
(Family Husband)
Niki White → Uri
(Professional Employer)
Niki White → Ruthie
(Romantic Partners)
Niki White → Harry Horowitz
(Professional Mentor)
Story Analysis
A piano tuner with sound sensitivity discovers safe-cracking, navigating crime and romance to reclaim his musical life.
