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Closer Than Yesterday
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Closer Than Yesterday

2024-10-04 · 81 min · Not rated

Documentary · Drama · Family

“Closer Than Yesterday" is an intimate documentary that offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the journey of two young San Francisco Ballet dancers as they prepare for the Helsinki International Ballet Competition. The film follows Carmela Mayo, who has returned to dance after back surgery. The competition is a significant milestone for her comeback. Coached by Principal Dancer Tiit Helimets, she partners with Esteban Cuadrado, and their rigorous preparations commence. However, they encounter numerous challenges due to the pandemic, and their path takes unexpected twists even before they set foot on the competition stage.

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Directors
Lisa Le Lievre
Production companies
Brass Swan Productions
Countries
United States of America, Finland
Status
Released

Top Cast

Carmela MayoProtagonist
Alexis Francisco ValdezSubject
Tiit HelimetsCommentator
Esteban CuadradoSubject
Helgi TomassonCommentator
Myles ThatcherSubject
Minna TervamäkiCommentator
Dana MayoSubject
Hannele Miikanen-MattssonSubjcet
Kendall AlwaySubject

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