I don't get it.

I don't get it.

Paul was always happy.

I don't get it.

Shit.

Katrin, please don't go.

- Let me through.

Wait.

- I'm so sorry.

I'm so sorry.

- Paul!

Welcome to this year's final race of Salzburg's student and youth cup.

Come now!

We'll be late for the registration.

- Yes.

Dad!

Steffi!

Hurry up!

What is it?

- It's Franziska Huber.

Who?

- Right, she raced in the World Cup.

Didn't she even win a race?

Three races.

Val d'lsere twice and Garmisch once.

Today she's scouting for the skiing high school.

- Do you still want to go there?

She isn't interested in us.

There'll be a whole different level of people there.

But it's our slope.

We have a home advantage.

This is our chance.

Come.

- Imagine me getting in the top three.

I could go to the admission test.

Right, left.

Right, left.

Right, left.

Right, left.

Right... - Next group.

Under 16, female.

Get ready.

It's smelling poorly.

Did someone leave the stable open?

The competitors are quite clumsy.

Are you mad, Farmers?

- You want to know how a pitchfork feels?

Number nine, ten, eleven and twelve, get ready.

That's us.

- Two, one, go!

Number ten started, eleven is ready.

Dani, go for it.

Ten seconds until the start.

Five, four, three, two, one.

Go!

Come, keep on going.

It'll work out.

Yes.

- Daniela Strobl got a great time.

She's in third place.

- A great time, Dani.

Hey.

A great time, you're third.

Well done.

Did you see it?

- What?

I took the swing so well.

- Yes, well done.

Maybe you'll get a spot on the podium today.

Great!

Watch that.

Steffi is next.

Ten seconds until the start.

Five, four, three, two, one.

Go!

Stefanie Strobl just started.

Also for WSV Gastein.

Where is she, where is she?

We're thrilled to see whether she's as fast as her older sister.

There she is.

She's already approaching the finish line.

Stefanie Strobl.

This could be a great run.

Stefanie Strobl got a great time.

She pushed her sister off the podium.

A great time, Steffi.

A great time, Steffi.

Even the people from the national cadre will have problems with that time.

Well, we'll see.

Congratulations.

- Thanks.

It just went well today.

Girls, fingers crossed.

There's one more.

A spot on the podium at the end of the season would be great.

There she is.

Marie Gasser from St. Johann.

One of the favorites in today's race.

A new best time.

Stefanie Strobl is pushed off the top 3.

Shit!

Dammit!

- Dad, chill.

The third place goes to Karina Meisterhofer from Rabstadt.

At least neither of us will be on the podium.

Right, both of you did a good job.

Now we'll have coffee and cake.

Because... Medals can't be eaten.

- Medals can't be eaten.

Exactly.

Extra cream?

Definitely.

- No.

Rock paper scissors, the loser carries the skis back?

Rock paper scissors.

- Rock paper scissors.

But you'll hand back the numbers.

What was the girl's name who came fourth?

It was an under 16 racer.

I think Strobl.

Right.

Stefanie Strobl.

Number twelve.

54.37 is a great time.

So I'll write her down?

- Yes.

Here's Melanie Stocker.

Maria Gasser...

Very good.

- Franziska Huber?

I saw all your races.

Could we take a selfie?

Yes.

Sure.

Number twelve.

Stefanie Strobl, right?

- No, she was eleven.

My sister.

I'm Dani Strobl, but we're often confused.

Dani Strobl.

We almost noted that incorrectly.

Congratulations.

It was a great run.

Really?

Well, I just missed the podium.

Well, it really was national cadre level.

Do you think I'd stand a chance at the academy?

Well, it's only worth it to apply at ours when you're already in a cadre.

But this time we're actively approaching talents we find interesting.

So, we'll see.

The admission exam will take place in fall.

But only those who really want it can join us.

It's a decision for life.

FIVE MONTHS LATER Look.

I see.

So?

Dani at the skiing academy.

I don't get it.

Isn't Steffi the faster one?

- Well, not always.

It's not just about the times, but the technique and everything.

Look, they liked something about Dani.

But Karl...

Imagine if she managed the admission test.

What would we do?

We can't afford that.

- We'll see.

The schoolfee and all the materials.

She'll need racing skis, a helmet, sticks... Come on, we have to invest in Dani.

- Every year.

Karl, it'll eat away all our savings.

And what about Steffi?

We have two daughters.

Once Dani can train professionally, she'll easily make it into the national cadre.

Then she'll get sponsors and stuff.

I don't know.

Dani at the skiing high school?

Is that a good spot for her?

She already has problems with her ambitions.

Come on... - Just think about Paul Zeiler.

Dani is different.

Anita, imagine a Strobl daughter winning a world cup race.

That'd be incredible.

- Please... Is it from the skiing academy?

Yes, they want to invite you to the admission exam.

Really?

- Really?

Dear God... Dani, we made it.

Hey, champ.

Long time no hear.

It's great that you'll be in.

Mom told me you'll arrive early today.

I'll still be training then.

Just go home.

The key is where it's always been.

Don't be too shocked, your room looks a little different.

But I also have a sofa-sleeper.

Call me when you've arrived.

Hello.

- Hello.

We have to get rid of this.

You can't be serious.

We can't do that.

Mark, are you aware of the seriousness of the situation?

We don't get any sponsors when people say we're a torture chamber.

One that leads children into their death.

The death has nothing to do with me or the school.

In reality it doesn't matter whether he jumped or ET pushed him off his bike.

We have the problem.

Every week we get less and less resources.

If we can't find any sponsors, we won't be able to keep the business going.

I'm working against that.

We scouted great talents.

Great girls and boys.

Really.

We even sent out invitations this year.

We invested into digital evaluation of performance data.

New holistic training methods and so on.

- No new investments!

We don't have the money.

Yes, but the successes... - We also need the successes.

But what we really need is some good press.

We need money.

- We only have ten people left per year.

This makes no sense.

We're saving ourselves to death.

The best talents want to go to the school that can offer them the most.

They'll go somewhere else.

- I'll tell you again: No new investments!

Basta!

And this has been here long enough.

I don't want an applicant to see this.

Just go home.

The key is where it's always been.

Don't be shocked, your room looks a little different, but I also have a sofa-sleeper.

Call me when you're there.

Seriously?

2.50, please.

Thanks.

And you're really sure?

We can still turn around.

Just keep on driving.

Alright, we've arrived.

Here.

- Thanks.

Alright.

Call me if there's a problem.

I'll manage.

- I'd come right away.

Bye.

Dani.

Power!

- Dad...

Welcome to the Gastein Skiing Academy.

Some of you might know me.

I'm Marc Auer and head this long-standing academy.

Behind me are a few of our coaches.

They'll be there for you over the next week.

All of you want to become top athletes, right?

Yes.

- Yes.

Win the World Cup.

Maybe even the Olympics.

You're talented enough.

Otherwise you wouldn't be here.

Believe me.

But what you need now is the will.

And discipline.

And three things.

Training, training and training.

Being accepted in this academy is a privilege.

At the end of the week, only ten of you will stay here.

On the left is the canteen.

Straight ahead is the training area and the natatorium.

And here's the Wall of Fame.

Only the very best make it here.

And our big boss.

I've already seen his successor.

Nikki Auer.

Pretty big skiing shoes you have to step into.

Yes.

Luckily I have my own.

They don't smell that poorly.

Alright, let's get serious.

Get changed.

We'll meet in the gym for the first part of the admission test.

Is that spot still free?

- Sure.

Would you like the window spot?

- I don't care.

Aren't you Marc Auer's son?

- Yes, but it's not my fault.

It's cool.

Yet you sleep in the academy?

I can sleep where I want to.

Okay.

I'm Georg, by the way.

- Nikki, nice to meet you.

Hello.

- Hey.

What's wrong with him?

- Sometimes you just don't want to talk.

Hey, I'm Daniela Strobl.

Just call me Dani.

- Nawal Ammann.

Cool.

Don't we know each other from last winter's youth championship?

Me?

No.

European Student Championship?

No.

La Scara?

In which cadre are you?

- I'm not in one yet.

How do you train?

- With my father.

Is he a coach?

- No, a farmer.

Well, he knows a lot about skiing.

Good luck at the admission test.

Deeper!

- Great!

In the end, to ease up, a game.

Go!

Hit!

Go!

Shit!

Fuck.

- It's nothing.

Are you sure?

It looks as if it'd hurt.

If that were a problem for me, I'd be wrong here.

Thanks.

Look.

Nikki Auer wants us to sit with him.

I don't think he meant us.

There?

Better than one would expect, right?

- Yes, looking good.

Hey, may we sit with you?

- Sure.

You're Auer's son, right?

- Yes.

You're from Switzerland, right?

- Yes.

Where exactly?

- You won't know it.

Arosa.

I do.

I spent the last few years with my mom in Davos.

I know you from somewhere.

I saw you at a festival.

Flaming Mountain?

- No.

Definitely.

I don't go to festivals.

Hey, what's wrong with you?

What happened?

- No idea.

He hit the camera out of my hand.

Just like that?

- Yes.

We're in the middle of the admission exam.

Of course we also eat here.

Enjoy your meal.

Here's Luca Rossi.

What's up?

Dude, what's wrong with you?

This is weird, we can't ignore that.

Did you see it?

- Yes.

What's wrong?

Schiesstl is stressing me.

According to him we mustn't spend any money.

But we shall win everything.

Sorry, what shall I do about Luca?

Nothing, I'll take care of it.

Don't get stressed about Schiesstl.

It'll be fine.

We only just invested a lot and money will come with successes.

What do you have the best head coach for?

Good morning.

Today we'll start our traditional applicant triathlon.

We'll start with a little running.

Five kilometers through the area.

Then there'll be 21 lapses of swimming.

And 20 kilometers of cycling.

We'll start tiered.

We wish you good luck for today.

Do your best.

Have fun.

Ready?

Very nice.

Hurry.

Did you start too fast?

- No, it's fine.

Hurry!

Great!

Number 1.

25!

34!

23!

17!

57!

Eight are left.

It's fine.

Try it!

Eight!

15 quit.

It's fine.

Continue.

Keep going.

Continue!

Hey, don't give up.

It's fine.

Keep on fighting!

Keep on going.

- Very nice.

Keep on swimming.

It's fine.

Very good.

Number 16 is coming.

You can jump in.

37!

Great, you can continue.

Get on number two.

Yes.

Full speed.

It's fine.

Continue.

- Don't stop!

Great, you made it.

Continue to the next station.

Come, to the bike.

You're blocking everything.

Halftime.

Keep going.

- You're doing well.

Fuck!

Shit!

Hi.

How are you?

Dad left his cellphone in his jacket.

Shall I get him?

No, it's fine.

I'm taking a break.

Okay.

How are things going?

Well.

Cool.

Dani, just to let you know: We're here for you.

No matter what happens, you'll manage.

Thanks.

Say hello to everyone.

25 is done.

Great.

Alright, let's go.

20 is done.

17 is done.

Dani?

Dani?

- Dani?

Hello?

Can you hear me, Dani?

What happened?

You overexerted yourself.

Did I faint?

In front of everyone?

EVERYTHING'S FINE, MOM.

I ARRIVED.

WILL CALL YOU.

Snus?

- You want some?

No, thanks.

If they catch you with that, they'll kick you out.

Will you tell my father?

- No.

But the weirdo might.

- He certainly won't.

He's cool.

He doesn't care about anything.

They sent our values.

You want to have a beer?

- Now?

Are we allowed to do that?

- You don't have to, if you're scared.

Hello?

- Hello, Nawal?

So, what's it like?

- It's okay here.

Their equipment is great.

Today they already measured all values.

Speed, jumping power, coordination... Then there was a... - Why does it always have to be about speed?

And about times?

Mom, my roommate is already sleeping.

I don't have much time left.

Why did you call?

Just because.

I wanted to know how you're doing.

I'm doing well.

That makes me happy.

If something's wrong or you need me, just call me.

I will.

Goodnight, darling.

And look after yourself.

Shall we go into the office?

- But Principal...

Wait!

This can't be true.

Are you sure?

- No, I wasn't sure.

Hey, friends.

What is this about?

Niki, you of all people?

I was talking about discipline and now I catch you in the middle of the night?

Sorry.

One more time and both of you will be kicked out.

Off to bed.

You're leaving?

I can finish it at home, alone.

You also teach your head coach some discipline at night?

Niki, please just man up.

Tomorrow is an important day.

Alright, congratulations to all of you who made it this far.

For the last few days we tested your mental and athletic abilities.

But today is the most important day of the admission test.

The race.

It's possible that just a few hundredths of a second will decide whether you're accepted or not.

But that's the way it is in this sport.

So don't be sad if it doesn't work out this time yet.

Warm up!

Don't stretch.

We'll stretch later.

So, all the best for the race.

Welcome to this year's admission test race of the Gastein Skiing Academy.

We hope the weather and the mood will remain great.

We'll start with the ladies and competition is very strong this time.

Clara Wieser from SV Schladming is one of today's favorites.

She gets the last goals and 58.28.

This will be the time to beat for the ladies today if they want to join Gastein Skiing Academy.

Norbert Sato has a great split time after the first scarp.

But she's approaching the goal too directly and that's the first failure.

With this course it probably won't be the last.

You really made it tough for them.

Yes.

There are many good ones among them.

I have to sift chaff from the wheat.

It's important to us that the local sponsors are involved as well.

Hello.

- Hello.

Ladies and Gentlemen, may I introduce you to Marci Marc?

I don't have to introduce him, a local skiing icon.

Olympic winner of the hearts and our principal.

All of us are thrilled to see what you'll present to us.

Right?

Right.

This year we have great applicants.

And to sift chaff from the wheat, Franziska picked a challenging course today.

Exactly.

We want to check the technical and mental capabilities.

This scarp will show who's brave enough to show one's personal best.

With these two we'll form the skiing elite of tomorrow.

Eleven started.

Twelve is ready to start.

The course is incredibly tough.

Makes sense.

Otherwise we wouldn't know who's good and who isn't.

15, 16, 17, get ready.

Shall we go?

Auer, you have no decency, right?

This is pathetic.

First you drive our son to death and then you remove his memento?

Please, I know it's terrible.

But you can't make us responsible for your child's death.

Yes, you'd love that.

Excuse me, slander won't bring back your son.

Shame on you!

Well, sorry for that.

At a little village there sometimes are discrepancies.

That's the way it is.

Let's see what's going on.

Thanks, it's fine.

We have to... Five, four, three, two, one.

Dani!

- Hurry, Dani!

Keep going!

- 58.85.

What is it?

- She was one second slower.

Doesn't matter.

Let's go to her.

That won't be one of the top spots.

Hello, Mr. Strobl.

Magister Schiesstl, hello.

- No need for the Magister.

I'm not a pharmacist.

You know the Zeiler family?

I saw you talking to them earlier.

Yes, I do.

They usually are more secluded.

- Yes, since that incident.

But my wife still has a good connection with them.

- I wasn't good.

Did you see that?

Of course I saw it.

- It's a terrible tragedy.

But we still are in contact with them.

We're trying to help them.

There is no next time.

- Sorry, but I have to go there.

It was nice to meet you.

- See you, Mr. Strobl.

Dani, come here.

Where are you going?

- Leave me alone!

I'm going home!

It doesn't make any shitty sense anymore.

You did your best.

That's all that matters.

No, it isn't all that matters.

Dani, who wants to go to a military academy?

I do, Steffi.

I do.

I don't want to go to a shitty normal school like you.

- Hey!

This was my chance.

Sorry.

Marc, may we briefly...

Yes, sorry.

Tell me, how good was that Strobl at the admission test so far?

Strobl?

- Yes, from here.

She's a nice girl, but it won't be enough for the very top.

Why?

I want her to join this year.

What?

- We need more locals at the school.

Especially now that the Zeilers are stirring everyone up and badmouthing our school.

That Strobl family has a farm here.

They're well connected.

They're friends with everyone.

And the girl is sympathetic.

And she's ambitious.

- No, I surely won't do that.

That's not fair towards the others.

It's not sportsmanlike.

- I'm not talking about sports.

I'm talking about politics.

Sorry, but I still decide who's accepted at the school and who isn't.

Be careful talking to me like that.

Look, I just want the best for the school.

Just like you.

So, accept her.

She might still surprise you.

Alright.

Dani!

Dani!

Dani!

I just briefly need to talk to Daniela.

Are you already leaving?

- Well, I'm out.

You would be, but you have another chance.

What?

Why?

You've proven that you have a punch and if you want, you're in.

But not everyone has raced so far.

Listen, if you want to join the school, you can accept now.

Look, if you want to know my opinion: I don't think you'll make it.

But it seems like we need at least one local.

Think about it.

There are many things you can succeed at.

Think about it and tell me.

What did he want?

I think I'm in.