Dancer in the Dark
~In a world of shadows, she found the light of life.
Overview
Selma, a Czech immigrant on the verge of blindness, struggles to make ends meet for herself and her son, who has inherited the same genetic disorder and will suffer the same fate without an expensive operation. When life gets too difficult, Selma learns to cope through her love of musicals, dreaming up little numbers to the rhythmic beats of her surroundings.
Genres
- Drama
- Crime
General Information
Release Date: 2000-09-01
Budget: $12500000
Revenue: $40061153
Runtime: 140 min
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