Selma is a Czech immigrant, a single mother working in a factory in rural America. She escapes the hardships of her tough life through the films that inspired he childhood. In her imagination she sees the world as an all-singing all-dancing Hollywood musical. But Selma harbours a secret: she is losing her eyesight and unless she can save enough money to pay for an operation her 10 year-old son will inherit her blindness. When a desperate neighbour falsely accuses Selma of stealing, her life begins to slip beyond her control and propels itself towards a tragic and numbing finale. Dancer in the Dark is one the most controversial films of recent years. It is ground-breaking, compelling and utterly unforgettable. Bjork's winning performance is guaranteed to provoke.