Mao’s Last Dancer (2009)
At just 11 years old, Li is taken from his impoverished village in China by Madame Mao's cultural representatives to train in ballet in Beijing. During a 1979 cultural exchange ...
MOVIE
At just 11 years old, Li is taken from his impoverished village in China by Madame Mao's cultural representatives to train in ballet in Beijing. During a 1979 cultural exchange in Texas, he meets and falls for an American woman. After two years, Li successfully defects, embarking on a remarkable journey that sees him shine as a principal dancer with the Houston Ballet and later as a principal artist with the Australian Ballet. His story is one of passion, resilience, and the pursuit of artistic freedom amidst political constraints.
Runtime
1h 57m
Country
Australia, China
