Elina Litvinova

Eight years after her defeat in an Olympic final, sabre fencer Marina Yakovleva decides to return to elite-level sport, aiming to win the World Championship and prove that her story is not yet over. She begins training under Adarov—a legendary coach who has since been all but forgotten—who unexpectedly brings her long-time rival, Olympic champion Karina Grigoryan, back onto the national team. Under the guidance of this stern and unpredictable mentor, the two former adversaries find themselves face-to-face on the fencing strip once again, where they must contend not only with each other, but also with their own fears, ambitions, and the ghosts of their past.

The late 1990s. Best friends Misha and Taya dream of escaping the small coastal town where adults have long since decided what their future should be. The brash Misha falls in love with a new teacher, while the quiet Taya hides the fact that her parents are planning to marry her off to a foreigner to save the family. Their friendship, through betrayal and pain, becomes a pillar of strength: they understand that growing up doesn't mean running away, but rather learning to stand up for yourself, even if it means being hurt by reality.