The film is inspired by the record-breaking solo trip around the globe in a hot-air balloon made by the world-famous Russian explorer Fedor Konyukhov in July of 2016. Throughout his remarkable life, Konyukhov has proven time and time again that willpower, perseverance and faith can help overcome fear and doubt, and lead a 　　person to triumph.

故事发生在苏联大改革时期，波波是一个热爱芭蕾的单亲男孩，他对芭蕾舞的狂热无人能比。跳跃、踮脚甚至是连续转圈，没有一项可以难得到他；但是瘦小的他却无法将女主角高高举起，每每因此丧失演出机会。深信老爸就是芭蕾天王“巴瑞辛尼可夫”的波波，坚信他身上流传着苏联芭蕾世家的血液，总有一天能够成为波修瓦剧院的首席舞者。某次公演前夕，首席男舞者受伤了，波波的大好机会来了吗？他能如愿以偿踏上波修瓦剧院的舞台吗？

David, a university professor, takes to social media to criticize his city’s administration. But instead of the mayor’s dodgy dealings being investigated, David is himself accused of embezzlement and placed under house arrest. Despite the overbearing surveillance, double-crossing acquaintances, and growing media interest, David remains defiant and will not apologise. With the c...

影片剧本的灵感来自于芥川龙之介的短篇小说《竹林中》。 故事发生在俄罗斯皇帝亚历山大二世统治期间，一个宫女正在王子的皇宫里向他讲述一个神奇的童话故事，很久以前， 有一个沙皇的儿子在森林里神秘遇害，故事由此展开。童话里的不同人物都目睹了这一场暴力的罪行，他们从不同的视角进行了叙述，真相也一点点揭开。