China Circus

Season 1

This award-winning film gives audiences a rare look into one of China's most treasured commodities -is circus acrobats. Following students as they prepare for a national competition, the film reveals the rigorous physical training they must endure. Through exhaustion, injury, and broken bones, the students will let nothing stop their seamless and precise performances in order to be the best.

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S1 E1 - Elites
January 13, 2007
50min
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The prestigious Gold Lion Festival is round the corner, but the star performer of Wuqiao School of Acrobatic is injured. Will she recover on time to win?
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S1 E2 - On Ice
January 13, 2007
50min
13+
Tensions run high as the Heilongjiang Acrobatic Troupe prepares for its new show performance in Taipei, but its one roadblock after another. Will the troupe be able fix things in time?
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