Year: 2025 (October)
Genre:
Biography / Drama / History
Director:
Artyom Mikhalkov
Stars:
Gleb Kalyuzhnyy, Andrey Smolyakov, Artyom Bystrov, Elena Lyadova, Aleksey Kravchenko, Vladimir Ilin, Irina Pautova, Anton Filipenko, Mark-Malik Murashkin, Ivan Stebunov...
Storyline:
War nearly stole his future... Rowing gave it back.
Yura Tyukalov, a young man battered by the horrors of the Siege of Leningrad, struggles to find meaning in the fragile peace that follows.
Weak in body but burning with untapped spirit, Yura finds an unlikely salvation in academic rowing — a sport as grueling as it is redemptive.
Under the watchful guidance of coaches Mikhail and Vera Savrimovich, and surrounded by teammates scarred yet hopeful, Yura discovers strength he never knew he had — and a dream that seems impossibly far: the 1952 Helsinki Olympics.
In a world still healing, victory isn’t just measured in medals — it’s measured in every stroke forward, every breath fought for, and every bond unbroken.
Some survivors rebuild cities... Others rebuild dreams.
Similar movies to Pervyy na Olimpe
If you love inspirational sports dramas that explore resilience, teamwork, and personal rebirth, Pervyy na Olimpe shines alongside:
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019) – Innovation and survival against all odds.
Unbroken (2014) – Endurance and triumph over unimaginable hardship.
The Swimmers (2022) – Hope and perseverance through sport and war.
💡 Like these, Pervyy na Olimpe is a stirring testament to the human spirit, celebrating how broken souls can build unbreakable dreams.
📌 Final Thoughts
With stunning emotional depth, authentic performances, and a triumphant heart, Pervyy na Olimpe tells an unforgettable story of survival, hope, and the breathtaking power of second chances.
He fought through a siege to survive.
He fought through doubt to soar.
Which of these films have you seen? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
