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
Protagonist
Alexis Francisco Valdez
Subject
Tiit Helimets
Commentator
Esteban Cuadrado
Subject
Helgi Tomasson
Commentator
Myles Thatcher
Subject
Minna Tervamäki
Commentator
Dana Mayo
Subject
Hannele Miikanen-Mattsson
Subjcet
Kendall Alway
Subject
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