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The Dancer

1989·Movie
2h 3min
65
GoodGoodWatch score

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Against the backdrop of late 19th-century Berlin, Toyotaro Ota, a young Japanese uni student studying in Germany, meets and falls in love with 16-year-old local dancer Elise. Their unconventional affair and subsequent cohabitation stir up a massive scandal that threatens his reputation, eventually reaching the ears of officials in Japan.
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Is The Dancer worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Dancer?

2 h 3 min

The Dancer runs 2 h 3 min.

Is The Dancer based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is The Dancer in?

GermanJapanese

It was made in German, with some Japanese. Produced in Germany, Japan.