Tatami / Summer Cinema

In the suffocating atmosphere of an international tournament where sport becomes a tool of power, young judoka Leila finds herself trapped. The path to the top, built over years with her coach Maryam, is suddenly threatened by an order from home: lose. The weight of personal ambition clashes with the demands of the regime and loyalty to family. This behind-the-scenes sports drama reveals just how fragile the line between heroism and betrayal can be – and how high the price of going against the tide.