In a dazzling snowy landscape of the European Alps, a young American skier arrives filled with ambition and a mix of arrogance and doubt. His name is David, a natural talent who has been training his whole life to excel in the world of competitive skiing. Driven by a fierce desire to win, David finds himself immersed in a circuit of challenges, battling not only against his opponents but also with his own insecurities.
As he trains for the upcoming major competition, he develops a tense yet intense relationship with his team, especially with his ruthless coach, who has his own vision of glory. The pressure mounts as the event approaches, and David must confront the expectations of his family and the shadows of past failures. Along the way, he is drawn to a photographer who captures his life through her lens, revealing a more human side of the relentless skier.
But as the days pass and the competitions intensify, the decisions he makes lead him to question what winning truly means. Caught between the thirst for victory and the search for his own identity, David realizes that the real challenge lies not only on the ski slope but within himself. It’s a stunning and emotional visual journey that explores the thin line between glory and failure in a sport that demands more than just skill.