Rodnina

Irina begins taking figure skating lessons on the recommendation of doctors to improve her health, but she soon discovers a passion for the sport. Her determination leads her to the CSKA figure skating school, where her resilience and drive for success set her apart from other athletes. The story follows her journey as she faces various obstacles, including illness and personal conflicts, while striving to win gold medals and achieve success in the world of Soviet athletics.

This historical drama was directed by Konstantin Statskiy and written by Svetlana Migunova-Dali and Anna Ozar. The film stars Vladislava Samokhina in the title role of Irina Rodnina, alongside Ivan Kolesnikov as Alexander Zaytsev and Fedor Fedotov as Mikhail Bulanov. The production involved several companies, including the Cinema Fund and Russia-1, and featured a credited cast of 50 actors. With a budget of 425 million USD, the film has received a modest response from audiences. It holds a rating of 5.4/10 on IMDb based on 172 votes and a rating of 5.1/10 on TMDB from 11 votes.