Young survivor of the Siege of Leningrad, Yura Tyukalov, took up sports after the war, when he seemed to have no strength left to live, much less to maintain grueling rowing training. But after meeting coaches Mikhail and Vera Savrimovich, Yura gets a second wind and begins life anew. Their destinies, scorched by the war, have united in a team where everyone supports and inspires each other. Victories don't come easy, but Yura has love, talent, and an unstoppable team: their goal is the Helsinki Olympics.
