Cuban Dancer (2020)

Directed by Roberto Salinas1h 38mDocumentary

Alexis, a talented and proud student of the National Ballet School of Cuba, spends his life practicing chassé and entrechats with his girlfriend and dance partner Yelenia. However, when his family moves to Florida to be reunited with his sister, he must adjust his expectations and dreams to a radically new environment. Alexis, facing rejection and homesick for his native Cuba, feels lost and alone. He must find his way in the world of American ballet while remaining faithful to his roots.

Year
2020
Country
CA
Language
English
Release date
3 December 2020
TMDB
8.0 (5)
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A
Alexis Francisco Valdes Martinez
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Y
Yelenia Riveron Gomez
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A
Alexis Valdes Quer
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J
Joseph Bohbot
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C
Catherine Doherty
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M
Martha Iris Fernández
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L
Laura Olivares Martinez
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M
Mayelin Valdes Martinez
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M
Meelis Pakri
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H
Hidetora Tabe
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