Director: Jin Xingzheng
Genre: Documentary
Running Time: 90 minutes
Year of Production: 2023
Synopsis:
Filmed over five years, this documentary follows several athletes from China’s national para team as they prepare for the Tokyo Paralympic Games. Despite physical limitations, they persevere through countless challenges, revealing moving details of their daily lives and training. Their journeys culminate in moments of triumph on the Paralympic stage, where they win medals and glory for their country. Through the lens of sports, the film captures their inner strength, resilience, and pursuit of freedom, offering a powerful portrait of an open and inclusive world for people with disabilities.
Awards & Honors:
Official Selection, 18th Pyongyang International Film Festival Competition Section
Winner of Best Feature Documentary and Best Director at the 2023 Zhejiang Documentary “Osmanthus Award”
Official Selection, 2023 Guangzhou International Documentary Film Festival