Robin and her father have a car accident. Her father dies. Robin is badly injured and cannot compete in gymnastics tournaments anymore. She lives with her mother and bad step-father. Robin is accepted to the school athlethics team but is not accepted by some other girls, so she works out at a friends house. Eventually Robin and her team compete in the national scholastic meet.
Acting
Young Keanu's surprisingly grounded pre-stardom charm.
Practical Effects
Actual gymnasts doing actual gymnastics, no CGI nonsense.
Score
Synth-pop perfection that screams 'I own a Walkman.'
Director
Paul Lynch
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Olivia D'Abo did months of gymnastics training; her floor routine is largely her own work.
Part of a forgotten wave of 80s teen sports dramas—think 'Karate Kid' with leotards and way less budget.
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