This is the story of 15-year-old Alex Pryer, an English child prodigy who entered the St. Petersburg Conservatory at the age of 13. Alexei Prior was already called "Little Pavarotti" at the age of 10, when he performed in front of the musical elite on the stage of "CarnegieHall" and "LondonArena". The father is an Englishman, he supports all the boy's undertakings, the Russian mother takes over the organization of concerts and accompanies her son everywhere. With all their might, parents try to help their child climb to the very top of the musical Olympus. Alex perceives his successes with childish ease and spontaneity.
Reviews
Intense, gripping, stylish and poignant
This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.
an ambitious but ultimately ineffective debut endeavor.
One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.