Mao’s Last Dancer (2009)

Mao's Last Dancer is a movie based on the true story of Li Cunxin, a Chinese ballet dancer who overcomes challenges and achieves international success. Born and raised in a small village in China, Li is selected to study ballet at the Beijing Dance Academy. He later travels to Houston as an exchange student and becomes a principal dancer at the Houston Ballet, creating a stir in both the dance and political worlds. The movie explores themes of family, love, and the pursuit of dreams.