2026 | Documentary | 17 min. | Russia | 12+
Alina is a student at Togliatti University who practises fencing. She was bullied at school and has struggled with the consequences ever since. Each failure exacerbates her inner conflict. Unable to cope with defeat, she decides to quit fencing. Drawing becomes a way for her to express her emotions. Coach Anton Shatalin helps her realise that defeat is not the end, but a path to growth. She becomes an assistant coach and enrols in the design department, changing her perception of failure and becoming stronger in both sports and life.
Director: Elena Galyanina
Producer: Olga Filonova
Studios: Продюсерский центр Фонда поддержки регионального кинематографа and Благотворительный фонд Владимира Потанина