La La Land

2h 8m • Musical • 2016

Seb Wilder, a jazz pianist who consistently struggles to meet his employer’s expectations for traditional jazz improvisation, and Mia Dolan, an aspiring actress who repeatedly faces rejection in auditions, find themselves passionately drawn to one another and to their respective dreams in Los Angeles.

The film La La Land opens with one of the most iconic one-take scenes in musical film history, set to the song “Another Day of Sun.” This scene encapsulates and symbolizes the dynamic blend of the bustling energy of a modern metropolis with the vibrant aspirations of passionate individuals. The film further explores this theme through sequences like the expressive dual dance to “A Lovely Night” and the emotionally charged ballad “City of Stars”, witnessing a period of exquisite romance set against the backdrop of Hollywood. - Aneeta Lei