A passionately committed young dancer is forced to re-examine his career and life when faced with death, finding hope through an older man who becomes his lover, mentor and companion.
Acting
Antony Sher's performance is devastatingly tender.
Direction
Nancy Meckler's stage roots show in intimate framing.
Director
Nancy Meckler
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of a wave of 90s British queer cinema alongside 'Beautiful Thing,' this was Sher's rare romantic lead after years of stage Shakespeare.
Director Meckler co-founded Shared Experience theatre company; the dance sequences were choreographed by Lindsay Kemp, who taught Bowie.
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