A documentary about Erki Nool, the winner of the decathlon at the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympics. To believe in oneself when no one else supports you. To withstand the glare of fame and the bitterness of humiliation. Finally, to hit the mark precisely – like an arrow.
A documentary about Erki Nool, the winner of the decathlon at the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympics. To believe in oneself when no one else supports you. To withstand the glare of fame and the bitterness of humiliation. Finally, to hit the mark precisely – like an arrow.
2001-01-01
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