Rowing for Gold

Rowing for Gold is a drama about Yura Tyukalov, a young man who survived a wartime siege. Struggling with the aftermath of the conflict, he finds a new purpose in academic rowing. Under the guidance of coaches Mikhail and Vera Savrimovich, Yura and his teammates form a supportive bond as they work to overcome their shared traumas. Together, they push through difficult training and challenges to pursue a place in the Helsinki Olympics.

The film was directed by Artyom Mikhalkov, appearing after Moscow, I Love You! and before Bulgakov. The Secret of The Master in his chronological list of directed works. The screenplay was written by Mikhail Zubko and produced by Yasmina Ben Ammar and Maria Grechishnikova. The cast includes Elena Lyadova as Vera Savrimovich and Dmitriy Kochkin.

Produced in Russia by several companies, including Cinema Fund and Star Media, the movie earned 5 million USD at the worldwide box office. It currently holds a rating of 6.2/10 on IMDb based on 138 votes.