Drama
Canada,United States of America
Alexis Winston, a 16-year-old figure skater from a small town in Iowa, is determined to become a champion skater. She trains relentlessly with her coach, Beulah Smith, and dreams of competing in the Olympics. Alexis is also supported by her mother, who works multiple jobs to afford her daughter's expensive training and competition fees.
One day while practicing, Alexis takes a fall and hits her head on the ice. She wakes up in the hospital and learns that she has lost her sight permanently due to a severe head injury. Devastated and feeling like her life and dreams have been taken away from her, Alexis shuts herself off from the world and stops skating.
Despite her struggles, Alexis gradually begins to accept her blindness with the help of her mother and sister. She also meets Nick, a friendly and helpful young man who takes a liking to her. Nick encourages Alexis to skate again, and with the help of a new coach, he becomes her guide on the ice.
Alexis starts to rebuild her skating skills, learning to skate with her senses and memory rather than her sight. With Nick's help, she practices and prepares for a local competition. Though nervous, Alexis gives a stunning performance and earns a standing ovation from the audience.
Inspired by her success, Alexis decides to compete in the national championships. With Nick by her side, she performs an emotional routine that shows her determination to pursue her dreams despite her disability. She wins the competition, and her family and friends cheer her on as she takes her place on the podium.
The movie ends with Alexis embracing Nick and being congratulated by her coach, who tells her that she has become the champion she always dreamed of being. Alexis smiles and thanks those who have supported her, knowing that she has overcome her tragedy and proven that she is capable of anything she sets her mind to.
