The Novice
Drama
A college freshman joins her university's rowing team and undertakes an obsessive physical and psychological journey to make it to the top varsity boat, no matter the cost.
VIBE
A raw, unflinching look at the all-consuming nature of ambition. The film captures the grueling physical and mental toll of pushing oneself to the absolute limit, creating a tense, almost suffocating atmosphere of relentless pursuit.
intenseobsessivegrittydrivensteadyindie dramasports dramacharacter studyobsessionself-discoveryperfectionismambition
obsessioncrewwater sportsrowingoverachieverwoman directortraining-montagecollegiate sports
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