Based on the autobiography of Li Cunxin, this movie tells the story of an 11yr-old boy plucked from his poor village in China to study ballet in Beijing. Years later he is chosen to participate in a study abroad program in Houston and shortly thereafter defects to the States. It has a political backdrop, and beautifully cuts between his experiences in the U.S. and his childhood years in China. There are a couple scenes which left my brow furrowed, haha, but overall I would say definitely worth the watch.
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