Challengers
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Tashi, a former professional tennis player, has dedicated her life to training her husband, Art, and helping him reach the pinnacle of world tennis. Thanks to her tireless work, Art has conquered the most prestigious titles, achieving Grand Slam champion status and earning global recognition. However, after a streak of defeats that begin to affect both his performance and morale, Tashi knows something must change to restore his confidence and energy, enabling him to return to his best level.
Aware that motivation is key at this point in his career, Tashi makes a risky decision: to enroll Art in a "Challenger" tournament, which is at a level close to the lower professional tournaments. This event will be the perfect opportunity for Art to regain his confidence, face new challenges, and rediscover the passion that took him to the top of tennis. However, this tournament will not be a simple sporting event; it will become the setting for a series of personal confrontations that will test both his skills and emotions.
What Art does not anticipate is that his rival in this tournament will be none other than his former best friend, someone with whom he shared unforgettable moments in his career, and what is even more complicated, Tashi's ex-boyfriend. This unexpected reunion will revive old rivalries and forgotten tensions, testing the personal and professional relationships that Tashi and Art have built over the years.
The showdown will be a battle not only for victory on the court but for mastery of their emotions, the resolution of past conflicts, and redemption. For Art, this tournament could mean a rebirth, a reminder of his true potential, or a path to reaffirming his place in world tennis. For Tashi, it will be a testament to her love and dedication, but also a test of her ability to handle the emotional complexities that arise when sport intersects with the past.
Director: Chiara Gherarducci, Elisa Perini, Enrico Mastracchi Manes, Frankie Ferrari, Jeff Pitman, Kevin Collins, Kim H. Winther, Kit Conners, Luca Guadagnino, Rachel Sikora, Tony Scelsi, Valentina de Amicis
Cast: A.J. Lister, Alex Bancila, Andrew Rogers, Annabella Valle, Beverly Kristenson Helton, Bobby Leigh, Brad Gilbert, Bryan Doo, Burgess Byrd, Caleb Schneider, Chris Fowler, Christine Dye
