Free Falling

Marisol is a demanding national rhythmic gymnastics coach who views failure as unacceptable. As the World Championships approach, she focuses her expectations for a gold medal on Angélica, a talented newcomer. However, two weeks before the competition, Marisol discovers her husband is expecting a child with a younger woman. This personal crisis leads Marisol into a desperate attempt to win her husband back, while she directs her resulting emotional pain toward Angélica through increasingly harsh treatment. For Marisol, professional victory becomes the only remaining source of stability.

This Spanish drama and thriller was directed by Laura Jou, following her 2019 film Life without Sara Amat. The movie features a cast including Belén Rueda, Irene Escolar, Ilay Kurelovic, Manuela Vellés, Mariia Netavrovana, and Brays Efe. It was produced by J. A. Bayona, Belén Atienza, and Sandra Hermida, with a screenplay written by Bernat Vilaplana. Produced by companies such as Movistar+ and Marrowbone, the film has a runtime of 89 minutes. Since its release on May 17, 2024, it has received a rating of 6.5/10 on TMDB based on 25 votes.