Mao's Last Dancer (2009)

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Cast: Bruce Greenwood, Kyle MacLachlan, Amanda Schull, Joan Chen, Alice Parkinson, Jack Thompson, Aden Young, Christopher Kirby, Chi Cao

Director: Bruce Beresford

Writer: Jan Sardi, Cunxin Li

Genre: Drama

Rating: PG

Running Time: 127 min.

Advisory: for a brief violent image, some sensuality, language and incidental smoking

Synopsis: "Mao's Last Dancer" is the inspiring true story of Li Cunxin and his extraordinary journey from a poor upbringing in rural China to international stardom as a world-class ballet dancer. Based on the best selling autobiography, the film weaves a moving tale about the quest for freedom and the courage it takes to live your own life. It compellingly captures the struggles, sacrifices and triumphs, as well as the intoxicating effects of first love and celebrity amid the pain of exile.

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Mao's Last Dancer (2009)

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