Summaries

A magical circus spectacle performed by former street kids from St. Petersburg, Russia and how growing up can bee hard as a rock.

From sniffing glue in deserted metro stations into the arena of the only circus project in Russia for disadvantaged youngsters - Danja's life has changed completely. Instead of playing hooky and spending most of his time crouching in dark corners of suburban St. Petersburg, he now spends hours practicing every day to become a circus star. Meet 6-year-old Danja and his peers, training at UPSALA circus and trying to win over new kids from the streets. Experience their breathtaking performances on a tour of Switzerland and get to know the charismatic founder of the circus, Larissa.—Dan Riesen

From the streets to the circus - a magical spectacle. From sniffing glue in deserted metro stations into the arena of the only circus project in Russia for disadvantaged youngsters - Danja's life has changed completely. Instead of playing hooky and spending most of his time crouching in dark corners of suburban St. Petersburg, he now spends hours practicing every day to become a circus star. Meet 6-year-old Danja and his peers, training at Upsala circus and trying to win over new kids from the streets. Experience their breathtaking performances on a tour of Switzerland and get to know the charismatic founder of the circus, Larissa.—Anonymous

Details

Keywords
  • best friend
  • children
  • circus
  • adoption
Genres
  • Drama
  • Family
  • Sport
  • Documentary
Release date Apr 25, 2013
Countries of origin Russia Switzerland
Language Russian
Production companies ALOCO

Box office

Budget $350000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 36m
Color Color
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