The Passion and the Flower

the long version

In 1867 Paris, passionate Russian Prince Ivan Volkonski is captivated by a mysterious modern dancer. Lokita performs her own unique dances that directly convey emotions to audiences, but she speaks to no one and promptly departs the theatre cloaked in secrecy. The persistent Prince orchestrates a ruse just to meet her, and perceiving her interest in Russian culture, promises to give a "Russian" party for her the next day. Lokita grew up in social isolation, cared for by servants. Her loving English father visited rarely, her Russian mother never - her very existence had to be kept secret, and no one would tell her why! Financial difficulties after her father's death forced her loving servants to reluctantly allow her to go onstage, but when Prince Ivan manages to meet her, they must whisk her away!