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Young siege survivor Yura Tyukalov took up sport after the war, when he seemingly had no strength left to live, let alone endure exhausting rowing training. But after meeting coaches Mikhail and Vera Savrimovich, Yura finds his second wind and begins life anew. Victories don't come easily, but the young man has love, talent, and a team that feels like family. Their goal is the Helsinki Olympics.