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Against The Stream follows 19-year-old Andrei Filippov, a Paralympic swimmer who is blind and a master of sports. The film captures a few weeks of his life, from training in Volgograd to competing in the Russian Cup in Moscow. It provides insight into Andrei's daily experiences and the various difficulties he faces, including moral, financial, and health issues.
Andrei was born an albino with only 5 percent vision, and he describes his hometown as a place where being different is met with mockery and misunderstanding. Swimming serves as a means for Andrei to assert his presence in a world that often marginalizes him, and the film illustrates how he navigates these challenges while pursuing his passion for the sport.
Why Watch
- •Meet Paralympic swimmer Andrei Filippov.
- •See the realities of training for the Russian Cup.
- •Find out how Andrei overcomes daily challenges.
Did You Know
•Andrei Filippov has only 5 percent vision due to albinism.
•The film covers a span of a few weeks in Andrei's life.
•Andrei trains in Volgograd before competing in Moscow.
Perfect For
Paralympic sportsSwimming enthusiastsStories of overcoming adversity