Hesitant star

The classical-dance specialist couldn't quite see himself in a rocker's shoe but Yin Fang blossoms in the unexpected casting in a new film. Chen Nan reports.

Four years ago, when Cui Jian, known as the "godfather of Chinese rock music", invited Yin Fang to play the leading character in his directorial debut movie Blue Sky Bones, Yin didn't think it was a great idea. The contemporary choreographer-dancer, then 24, was being invited to portray Zhong Hua, a young rocker who makes a living as a hacker.

Yin started learning ballet at the age of 3, and he grew up with classical music. He had never listened to rock music until he met Cui.