She's got a sword, a grudge, and everything to lose. En garde, trauma.
A hard-charging female athlete faces personal demons and childhood rivals as she vies for a spot on the U.S. Olympic Fencing Team.
Direction
McGlade's first feature brings raw intimacy to sports drama.
Acting
Lead reportedly trained 6 months—every lunge feels earned.
Sound
The electric sword clicks will haunt your anxiety dreams.
Director
Jasmine McGlade
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot at actual Olympic training facilities with real Team USA fencers as background performers.
The film mirrors McGlade's own experience as a competitive fencer who quit at 19—the 'what if' she never stopped.
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