Closer Than Yesterday

“Closer Than Yesterday" is an intimate documentary that offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the journey of two young San Francisco Ballet dancers as they prepare for the Helsinki International Ballet Competition. The film follows Carmela Mayo, who has returned to dance after back surgery. The competition is a significant milestone for her comeback. Coached by Principal Dancer Tiit Helimets, she partners with Esteban Cuadrado, and their rigorous preparations commence. However, they encounter numerous challenges due to the pandemic, and their path takes unexpected twists even before they set foot on the competition stage.

Cast

Carmela Mayo

as Protagonist

Alexis Francisco Valdez

as Subject

Tiit Helimets

as Commentator

Esteban Cuadrado

as Subject

Helgi Tomasson

as Commentator

Myles Thatcher

as Subject

Minna Tervamäki

as Commentator

Dana Mayo

as Subject

Hannele Miikanen-Mattsson

as Subjcet

Kendall Alway

as Subject

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