When bombs fall, she still rises—grace under literal fire.
As the bombs dropped in her hometown of Kyiv and her father left home to fight in the war, Ukrainian rhythmic gymnast Viktoriia Onopriienko battled daily to make her dream – competing in Paris 2024 – come true. This documentary showcases her grit, resilience and determination in her inspiring journey to compete at the Olympic Games.
Direction
Kutuzova captures training amid air raid sirens.
Cinematography
Ballet studios contrasted with bombed Kyiv streets.
Acting
Onopriienko's raw, unfiltered emotional honesty.
Director
Taisiia Kutuzova
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Rhythmic gymnastics is Ukraine's unofficial national religion—this film shows why war couldn't kill it.
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