The film charts a period in the life of figure skater Ondrej Nepela, when he returns in 1972 with a gold medal from the Winter Olympics in Sapporo, where he achieved his greatest sporting success. At home, not only glory awaits him, but also the reality of the communist regime. Everyone treats him as a celebrity, but the sensitive Ondrej longs above all for an escape from this unpleasant golden cage. He wants to live freely and in harmony with who he feels he is. However, he is denied the promised chance to retire to the professional ice rink at the last minute and ordered to participate in the next world championship. Disappointed, Nepela must find new motivation and also come to terms with the tragic death of his best friend, figure skater Hana Mašková. Ondrej Nepela is one of the greatest Czechoslovak sports legends. He has won every conceivable award in his sporting career and his life story is still a huge inspiration today.
Czech subtitles
Drama / Biographical
Slovakia / Czech Republic, 2025, 114 min
Directed by Gregor Valentovič
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