Synopsis:

From internationally acclaimed Australian film director Bruce Beresford comes the inspirational true story of a small boy's extraordinary journey from poverty to international stardom. From a gruelling apprenticeship as a classical dancer in communist China, to the glory of creative freedom in America. But, there is a painful price to be paid of his quest for self-expression. Mao's Last Dancer captures the intoxicating effects of first love and celebrity, the pain of exile, and ultimately the triumph of individual endeavour over ideology. Filmed in China, the US and Australia and with the brilliant performance from Chi Cao as Li Cunxin, Mao's Last Danceris an exhilarating exploration of what it means to be free.

Directed by: Bruce Beresford (Driving Miss Daisy, Breaker Morant)
Produced by: Jane Scott (Shine)
Adapted for the screen by:Jan Sardi (Shine, The Notebook)
Based on the best-selling autobiography by: Li Cunxin

Cast: Chi Cao, Chengwu Guo and Huang Wen Bin as adult, teenage and boy Lin Cunxin respectively, Joan Chen, Bruce Greenwood, Kyle McLachlan, Amanda Schull, Jack Tompson, Aden Young, Camilla Vergotis, Madeleine Eastoe and Steven Heathcote.

Release date: October 1st, 2009
Official Site: www.maoslastdancermovie.com