The Dancer

The Dancer

NR 2025 · 7 min · Drama

A talented male dancer lives out his mother’s dream of being a professional dancer, but his hatred for dance leads to a tragic breaking point.

Directed by Sarah Astrowsky · Written by Sean Leeman

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