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Ballet Shoes (2008)
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Duration: 85min
Country: GB
Original Language: en
Director: Sandra Goldbacher
Plot: Pauline, Petrova, and Posy are orphans fostered by altruistic niece Sylvia Brown after being adopted by eccentric adventurer Uncle Matthew. The plot centers on the girls' struggles to fulfill their aspirations: Pauline wants to be an actress, Petrova wants to be a pilot, and Posy looks like she is meant to be a dancer. However, once Uncle Matthew disappears, the girls struggle once again for the remaining money. Individual aspirations are often in conflict with the material, psychological, and physiological requirements of existence.
Cast: Emilia Fox, Victoria Wood, Emma Watson, Yasmin Paige, Lucy Boynton
Keywords: woman director, london, orphan, dancing, ballet, based on a children's book
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Sugar Daddy (2021)
5.8
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Genre: Drama
Release Date: 2021-04-09
Duration: 100min
Country: CA
Cast: Kelly McCormack, Amanda Brugel, Colm Feore, Ishan Davé, Nicholas Campbell
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Shrek (2001)
7.9
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Duration: 90min
Country: US
Plot: An ogre named Shrek inhabits a swamp. He encounters a talkative donkey. Lord Farquaad populates Shrek's swamp with mythical animals in an attempt to become king. He strikes a pact with Shrek, promising to bring Princess Fiona to Farquaad after saving her from a dragon. But despite Fiona's significant secret, Shrek falls in love with her.
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Duration: 115min
Country: US
Plot: Due to his low income, Charlie Bucket dreamed of chocolate his whole life, something he could never buy. Everything changed when the well-known Wonka Chocolate Empire's leader, Willy Wonka, announced a contest in which five golden tickets were scattered around the nation and concealed in chocolate. The delights of the Wonka Chocolate Factory will be shown to children who find tickets.
Cast: Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore, David Kelly, Helena Bonham Carter, Noah Taylor