Cinderella '87(1987)

Cinderella '87 is a contemporary retelling of the classic fairy tale set in 1980s Rome. Cindy, an 18-year-old Italian-American New Yorker, is dragged to Italy by her stepmother and vain stepsisters, where she meets Mizio, a charming backpacker who turns out to be Italian nobility. A spaced-out astrologer serves as her fairy godmother figure, guiding her toward a fateful dance and a lost shoe. The film captures the spirit of the original story—complete with its romantic resolution—but transplants it into a vibrant, contemporary world. Expect the familiar beats of Cinderella reimagined with 1980s flair, feisty charm, and transatlantic romance.