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Fairy Dance
In the graduation season in July, the life's most perfect summer and the most enthusiastic summer, every young person is embracing the future's vast carnivals as much as one's heart can. Independent and freedom loving Gu Youyou loves street dancing, is learning ballet as it is what her mother wishes. In everyone’s youth, there is hesitation and passion, but they all have to face the final choice. Encouraged by her boyfriend Mao Xueshan, Gu Youyou decides to take the step of pursuing her dreams and refused the invitation of the Central Ballet Company... The intense conflict between family affection, love, and dreams made the summer of the graduation season lively.
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Plot Summary
When 11-year-old Ella's dad suddenly dies, her life is turned upside down. She and her mother are forced to move into a tiny apartment, and Ella is sent to a new school. Ella's life gets even more complicated when she starts to believe her dad might have been secretly involved in the illegal drug trade. She decides to investigate this new side of her father, trying to find out if he was a criminal or a hero.
Critical Reception
Fairy Dance received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its sensitive handling of grief and family dynamics, as well as the lead performance. However, some found the plot to be predictable at times.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its emotional depth and exploration of grief.
The performances, particularly by the young lead, were highlighted as strong.
Some critics noted a lack of originality in its storytelling.
Google audience: Audience reception details for 'Fairy Dance (2021)' are not widely available on Google's platform.
Fun Fact
Director Pernille Fischer Christensen is known for her nuanced portrayals of childhood and adolescence, having previously directed films like 'A Family'.
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