If only one movie you didn't know was coming makes it on your radar this summer, make it Mao's Last Dancer. From Academy Award nominated director Bruce Beresford (Driving Miss Daisy, Tender Mercies), this one is based on a true story, and Beresford is definitely the one to make it work. Check out the trailer and some images below, and make sure to keep your ears open.
MAO’S LAST DANCER is based on the remarkable true story of renowned ballet dancer Li Cunxin’s journey from an impoverished life in rural China to true stardom on the international stage, brought to life by a talented cast including Bruce Greenwood, Kyle Maclachlan, Joan Chen, Amanda Schull and newcomer Chi Cao. Already one of the biggest box office successes of all-time in Australia, Samuel Goldwyn Films will be releasing MAO’S LAST DANCER in conjunction with musician Dave Matthews’ film company, ATO Pictures, in select US cities on August 20th!
From Academy Award® nominee Bruce Beresford (DRIVING MISS DAISY, TENDER MERCIES) comes MAO’S LAST DANCER, 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, MAO'S LAST DANCER weaves a moving tale about the quest for freedom and the courage it takes to live your own life. The film compellingly captures the struggles, sacrifices and triumphs, as well as the intoxicating effects of first love and celebrity amid the pain of exile.
MAO’S LAST DANCER stars Chi Cao, a gifted dancer and principal at the Birmingham Royal Ballet making his impressive screen debut as Li Cunxin. The cast is rounded out by Bruce Greenwood (STAR TREK; THE SWEET HEREAFTER), Kyle Maclachlan (“Sex and the City”; “Desperate Housewives”), Joan Chen (LUST, CAUTION; THE LAST EMPEROR) and Amanda Schull (CENTER STAGE; “One Tree Hill”).
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