On the Edge

On the Edge is a Russian drama centered on the intense rivalry between two elite saber fencers. One athlete is an established star seeking an Olympic gold medal to secure her place in history, while the other is a newcomer who has quickly risen through the ranks by winning nearly every competition. Their struggle for dominance extends beyond the fencing strip, evolving into a personal conflict as they fight for supremacy in their professional and private lives.

The film was directed by Eduard Bordukov, marking the first entry in a list of three directed works that also includes I Will Live and The Lord of Cold. The screenplay was written by Anna Sobolevskaya, Eduard Bordukov, and Mikhail Kakuberi, with Elena Glikman and Mikhail Degtyar serving as producers. The cast features Mariya Kiselyova.

Released in 2020 with a runtime of 114 minutes, the movie was produced by Okko and Telesto. Audience reception is mixed across different platforms, with a rating of 7.8/10 on IMDb based on 10 votes and a lower score of 6.1/10 on TMDB from 28 votes.