The Way We Dance

The Way We Dance

Year: 2013

Runtime: 110 mins

Language: Cantonese

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After dropping out of her university’s dance crew, a working-class student finds inspiration in tai chi for her own unique style of street dancing.

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1

Childhood roots: tofu shop and first dance

Growing up in a family-owned tofu shop, Fleur discovers a joy for movement beyond textbooks. Dance becomes her escape and a glimpse of a future she longs for. These early roots set the stage for her relentless pursuit of rhythm.

Childhood Family tofu shop
2

College dreams vs family pressure

In university, Fleur breaks free from family expectations and joins BombA, quickly emerging as the rising star of the campus dance scene. Her talent draws attention from team leader Dave and sparks a new sense of possibility. The BombA crew becomes her launch pad toward bigger stages.

College years University campus / BombA studio
3

Rivalry begins: Rooftoppers clash

Rooftoppers prove formidable rivals, repeatedly beating BombA in the Mo Lam Dance Tournament. The cycle of near-wins and losses fuels Fleur’s determination to prove herself on the big stage. The campus audience watching the clash anchors the growing rivalry between the crews.

Early career Mo Lam Dance Tournament venues
4

Past humiliation resurfaces

A high school humiliation by Rebecca resurfaces, when Fleur is mocked and her love interest is stolen. The drama fractures trust within BombA and drives Fleur to quit the team in heartbreak. The past shadows the present, threatening to derail her dream.

High school years (flashback) High school
5

Fleur leaves BombA

With Fleur out, BombA falters as confidence wavers and internal tensions rise. Rebecca’s actions push the group toward splintering, testing their loyalty and resolve. Fleur’s exit marks a low point before new opportunities arise.

Post-quitting BombA studio
6

Alan's invitation: Tai Chi club

Alan, president of the Tai Chi club, notices Fleur’s ingenuity and invites her to join. She initially suspects Tai Chi is old-fashioned, yet she soon uncovers Alan’s hidden past and his capacity to reform lives. A quiet romance grows as Tai Chi inspires new movement ideas.

Soon after quitting Tai Chi club, campus
7

Rebecca rebrands and tabloid storm

Rebecca rebrands herself as Momoko and leaves BombA to pursue a cosplay spotlight, while a tabloid scandal wobbles the team’s morale. Dave and Fleur watch as the drama feeds doubt and fractures the group’s cohesion. The squad struggles to stay afloat as the season resumes.

During her departure Campus, media
8

Return and injury

Desperate to rebuild, Dave pleads with Fleur to return and help BombA for the upcoming Mo Lam Tournament. She agrees, but jealousy from Alan’s past triggers an accident that injures her leg. The setback forces her to contend with limits she never imagined and consider dancing from a wheelchair.

Lead-up to Mo Lam final BombA training hall
9

Stormy reveals Rooftoppers' culture

Stormy, Rooftoppers’ imposing leader, steps forward to reveal the true rigor behind their sustained success. The revelation exposes disciplined, collaborative training that BombA has lost amid internal conflict. Fleur regains purpose as she sees the path back to their best selves.

After injury Rooftoppers training facility
10

Fusion of Tai Chi and hip-hop

Inspired by the truth and her Tai Chi roots, Fleur crafts a new dance language that fuses flowing Tai Chi with hard-hitting hip-hop. She practices a brand-new style that balances serenity and punch and begins to reshape BombA’s identity. The team starts to believe in a different, stronger future.

Post-revelation Dance studio
11

Mo Lam final: the comeback

In the Mo Lam final, BombA faces Rooftoppers in a charged battle where style and heart collide. Fleur’s innovative fusion steals the show, earning admiration and reminding everyone that unity and authenticity triumph. The victory is as much personal reclamation as it is a trophy.

Climactic final Mo Lam Dance Tournament final
12

Resolution: footing, love, and inspiration

The journey closes with Fleur finding her footing again and mending her relationship with Alan. She lights a path for others to fearlessly pursue their passions and proves greatness comes through resilience and staying true to one’s rhythm. The final image is a reenergized BombA ready for the next challenge.

After tournament Campus

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