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Stiles plays a suburban high schooler who dreams of becoming a ballerina.
When the sudden death of her mother sends her to live in Chicago with her errant father, she meets Thomas, a hip-hop ace who dreams of becoming a doctor. They reach across racial, cultural and aesthetic divides to become soul mates. Both leads give earnest, touching performances. Though aimed at teens, the movie has surprisingly strong entertainment and informational value for adults, as well.