# Mao’s Last Dancer (2009)

> A gifted village boy becomes a world-class ballet dancer while fighting for artistic freedom, love, and the right to choose his own home.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/21205

## Facts

- Runtime: 117 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Bruce Beresford
- Cast: Bruce Greenwood, Kyle MacLachlan, Joan Chen, Chi Cao, Amanda Schull, Wang Shuangbao, Aden Young, Jack Thompson
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1071812/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: earnest, romantic, uplifting, inspirational movie night, dance film marathon

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