A wonderful film based on the life of Chinese ballet dancer Li Cunxin who was discovered at the age of 11 in a small village in rural China. He left his family and the only life he knew to live and train in Beijing under a cultural initiative driven by Madame Mao.
Director Bruce Beresford captures the enormous sacrifices made by Li and by his family to allow him the incredible opportunity to perform at an International level. Actor Chi Cao portrayed Li beautifully and with an emotional depth that moved us all. The dancing was spectacular.
The political backdrop of that time adds mystery and intensity. Bruce Greenwood plays real life ballet director Ben Stevenson who discovered Li while guest teaching at the Beijing Dance Academy. His invitation to have Li come to dance for a summer in Houston set in motion the incredible events that became Li’s unbelievable life.
We loved this film and rated it 4 out of 5.
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