White Nights

Directed by Taylor Hackford, this 1985 film stars Mikhail Baryshnikov and Gregory Hines in a gripping Cold War drama. The plot revolves around a Soviet ballet dancer who defects to the West, only to find himself stranded in Siberia after a plane crash. He encounters an American tap dancer who has defected to the Soviet Union, and together they navigate the complexities of their political and personal dilemmas. The film features an Academy Award-winning song, “Say You, Say Me” by Lionel Richie. You can watch it for free on Soap2day.