You still aren't dressed.

Darling, they're here.

I don't care.

Nawal, please.

They just want to get to know you.

They came especially to get to know you.

- That's not why they're here.

They're here because you sent them money.

- They're here because of you.

Okay, it surely helped.

But families with way more capacities want to join the Saint Marie.

It's your performance that convinced them.

Yet I won't go to that business school.

Is it still about the skiing school in Austria?

Saint Marie has the best teachers in all areas.

Internationally.

And the slope isn't far away.

You can still ski for fun.

Mom, I'm in the country's squad.

I don't just ski for fun.

Okay, I have a suggestion for you.

We'll drive to the admission exam in Gastein.

And in exchange you'll come downstairs and give the Saint Marie's deputy principal a chance and put your best foot forward.

Deal!

Okay, I'll go to our guests and you'll please get dressed.

There she is.

Nawal, she hates to take off her sportswear.

Hi, Nawal.

I'm Brigitte, this is Matthias.

We represent the école de Saint Marie and we're glad to welcome you at our school.

Your mother was kind enough to resolve a few details.

Your grades show that you're clever.

We're sure you'll make it to the top with the right education.

I think so, too.

If your grades continue being that good you can surely get on the slope often.

As compensation.

- Of course.

We also find it very important that sport remains a big part in your lives.

Your husband still is a national hero in our opinion.

That's nice to hear.

Well...

Please.

The acceptance race for the skiing academy Gastein is still going on.

The competition with the women is very strong this year.

There still are some top runners at the start.

Five, four, three, two, one, go.

Mom, I have no time.

I just wanted to know whether everything's fine with you.

Did you race already?

- I'm about to.

Call me when you're down, okay?

18, 19, 20, prepare for the start.

Mom, I have no time.

I'll call you later.

Four, three, two... 20 is ready to start.

Ten seconds until the start.

Five, four, three, two, one.

Nawal Ammann fell badly.

But I can see that her coach is already going to her.

Nawal, are you alright?

Can you hear me?

- It's fine.

Franziska for the race organization.

Please send the paramedics.

Careful, I'll get you out of the ski binding.

It's fine.

Careful.

Just don't get up, okay?

- It's really fine.

I'll just race again.

- No way!

Nawal, you'll go to hospital.

We'll have you checked, okay?

Are your parents here?

- No.

I'll call them, okay?

- No!

Are you sure?

- I'll handle it.

Please don't get up.

Is the pain alright?

We'll support you.

How are you?

- Not well.

I'm really sorry.

I don't need your sympathy.

I just wanted to be nice.

Now both of us are out.

I'm already in.

Shit.

Hey, Luca.

The 90s called.

They want their equipment back.

Who did they call?

He's funny.

Did you hear about it?

Nawal fell.

Badly?

I don't know.

I just heard the coaches' radio.

But she had the best split time.

Sick, right?

Let's have a ten minute break.

The numbers 30, 31 and 32 can already prepare, anyway.

Nikki, I'm supposed to wish you good luck from your father.

Sure.

That's nice of him.

He's just afraid that I won't race as well as he told everyone.

Are your parents here?

No, they're in Munich.

They have no time.

Five, four, three, two.

44 started.

45 ready to start.

Ten seconds until the start.

Five, four, three, two, one, go.

Georg Stauber, new record.

Go, Nikki.

46, ready to start.

Ten seconds until the start.

Five, four, three, two, one.

Nikki Auer already heads for the finish line.

Looks like a good run for the young Auer.

He's attacking for the last part of the track.

54, 55, 56.62.

New record for Nikki Auer.

Georg Stoiber from Munich therefore drops to 2nd place.

Great, now I have to explain to my father that I wasn't the fastest.

Sorry, I raced extra slowly.

Nikki, come!

Come on, get your compliments.

Congratulations, Nikki.

Great time.

You really crafted a great son.

Well, I raced myself.

But we do have good genes.

Can I leave?

- You'll see that it happens quickly.

You'll be on every stick in the skiing circus.

You just have to teach children early that only discipline leads to their goals.

You sometimes have to make a few sacrifices.

I remember that from my time at theÖSV.

That's right.

Leading by example.

Our poster father Mark.

And I want to emphasize that he's a great principal.

Mark.

Your son also is a good drinker.

Dad's good genes.

Five, four, three, two.

52 started.

53... Where's 53?

53!

Luca!

I'll handle that.

Luca!

Luca!

You can't do this.

You have to start now.

You want to go down there on these skis?

53, ready to start.

Ten seconds until the start.

Five, four, three... Now he just has to make it to the finish line.

The young man manages everything.

He reaches the finish line with a huge lead.

54, 55, 56.35.

A new record.

And a great one at that.

56.35.

Today's record.

This is a once in a century talent.

Remember that guy.

Only five racers are left.

Then this year's acceptance race for the skiing academy Gastein will end.

MUM 20 missed calls Alright, a great race.

We'll evaluate the results.

We'll tell you the decisions in the afternoon.

See you then.

Nikki, please come to my office.

Right after lunch.

- Now!

But I'm hungry.

- Immediately.

Take a seat.

What do you want?

- Nothing, I wanted to eat and...

I meant at this school.

Well, ski.

And what you just did?

That you exposed me in front of everyone?

Nikki, I don't need that.

I was the second fastest.

- That's not what this is about.

You know that a good sportsman has to do more than race fast.

Really?

- Yes.

Your run was very good.

But your values are terrible.

And Nikki, painted fingernails?

You look like a Christmas tree.

That doesn't fit here.

- You wanted me to come here.

Nikki, we talked about it all.

You and mom talked about it.

Nobody asked me.

First you push me off to Switzerland and then you drag me back here.

Drag you here?

You don't get it.

Nikki, we don't want to harm you.

It's a privilege that you're here.

A chance.

You have to use it.

- I don't have to do anything.

Okay.

You know what?

I don't have to do anything either.

I certainly don't have to hand out special invitations.

You can either get ahold of yourself or you can leave.

I don't need you here like this.

Okay.

In that case I'll leave.

- Nikki, think about it.

Yes.

- Hey, Champ.

Great race.

Thanks.

Enjoy your life.

One hell of a race.

Great, right?

I haven't had this much fun in a long time.

The choice will be great.

Let's work through it.

Mom, please call me back.

Hello.

Are you from the skiing academy?

It depends.

- Is the acceptance race already over?

Yes.

- Is she in?

Nawal.

- You're Nawal's mother?

Yes.

- Nawal crashed.

What?

Where is she?

Probably in the hospital.

- Where is it?

Follow the road.

Then you head left at the church.

And... - You know what?

Get inside.

I heard she wanted to get back up immediately.

Nawal had by far the best split time.

She'll surely get in, anyway.

- I don't give a shit about that crap school.

Sorry.

I also think the school is shit.

I'm sorry.

You surely did your best.

Well, it's complicated.

Now to the left.

You came all the way from Switzerland and weren't at the race?

I can't watch that.

Especially not when my daughter races.

I don't understand how one can risk everything just to win.

What does one want to prove?

Nawal.

- Mom?

Dammit, what happened darling?

Mom, it's nothing.

It's just my knee.

What does nothing mean?

You promised to call me right away, but you didn't even answer.

Hey.

He showed me the way.

I'll try to find a doctor.

How are you?

It's fine.

Well, shit.

I'll leave.

- Yes.

Bye.

All the best at school.

I won't go there.

Sorry.

No, I decided that the school isn't for me.

Really?

You just decided that?

That's on me, isn't it?

I'd have loved being picked.

Who said you won't be picked?

- This isn't a recommendation.

It'll be fine.

They'd be stupid not to pick you.

Why don't you want to join?

I just no longer want to prove to everyone that I'm better than my father.

Better?

- Or that I can become better.

As if it were your decision to become better than Mark Auer.

He was at the Olympics.

And you already want to leave after the acceptance test.

How do you want to persevere a real day of training?

If I want it, I can do it.

And he was terrible at the Olympics.

- So you can do anything if you want it?

Not anything, but that.

I don't believe you.

But if you leave now, neither of us will find out.

Alright, let's get to Nikki.

His time was great.

To me he's a regular starter.

Mark?

What?

Seriously?

Because of your little fight?

He was one of the best racers.

- Absolutely.

I know, but he doesn't want to.

What can I do?

If we accept him now, he takes somebody else's spot.

In two weeks he'll certainly quit.

I won't do that.

Fine.

Your son, your decision.

Alright.

How do we continue?

That...

The Strobl daughter is in as well.

Wait, Daniela Strobl?

- Yes.

I talked about it with Mark.

Yes, we did talk about it.

She's ambitious and talented.

And she's from here.

Basta.

Alright.

I think Dani is good.

But her time wasn't great.

She'll blossom out.

How will we explain it to those who were faster and won't be picked?

Not at all.

We're a private institution and not accountable to anyone.

Luca Rossi is definitely in.

Okay.

Slow down.

Dani is okay, but Luca?

He's mentally fragile.

Fiddlesticks.

You saw his run.

He's from another world.

We need him.

- We don't have him under control.

You're right.

What we certainly don't need are new scandals.

You said that.

- Yes, but we also need a star.

And Luca has the potential.

This is a once in a century talent.

- On spec of an autism spectrum disorder.

Come on, he isn't autistic.

And even if, we'd be especially diverse at this school.

That boy will win everything for us.

With the level he's starting at if we continue to work with him: I wouldn't take that lightly.

- Very good, you shouldn't.

Alright, who's next?

With the boys it's Georg Stoiber from Munich.

Yes.

I think with the girls we should take Nawal.

She isn't on the list.

She didn't finish the run.

- You saw her, too.

She's great.

If we work with her, she'll win everything, too.

We don't know how she's doing.

Whether she'll be fit again.

It's a risk.

Right, the first serve of the new year is decisive.

We can't afford uncertainties.

With Luca it's no problem, but with a girl it is?

That's not what I meant.

What did you mean?

Something else.

Nawal is a great talent.

I promise you that she'll soon be fit again.

The split time was incredible.

Fine.

Alright.

We have an old tradition here.

Today we won't celebrate those who managed it and will be accepted.

They're at the start already.

We applaud those who tried it.

But with whom it wasn't enough yet.

We respect you a lot.

All the best.

Everyone I'll read out, it didn't work for you.

Please go outside to the entrance, your parents are already waiting for you there.

Michael Zauner.

Marie Kunath.

Hans Bader.

Anna Rohwolt.

Thomas Berger.

Maria Weber.

Monika Maier.

Michael Hoffmann.

Andrea Schneider.

Christine Hofmann.

Robert Ebner.

Markus übner.

Barbara Bauer.

Sabine Wagner.

Okay.

Now you can look left and right.

Greet your comrades.

You're the new year.

Dani!

Hey, I'm glad you're back.

Me too.

Now it's your turn.

For what?

- Maybe you'll win an Olympic gold medal.

Well, I'll call mom and tell her that she doesn't have to pick me up.

Hello, it's me.

Today was the end of the admission exam.

I was accepted.

Yes, I just wanted to tell you.

Hey, Nawal.

How's your leg doing?

It's fine.

Thanks for the chance.

I won't disappoint you.

We'll manage.

Mom, I passed the test.

No.

Yes, your daughter has a lot of potential.

- You can't be serious.

Nawal, this is impossible.

You won't go to this school.

- What?

You can't say that.

I won't watch you risking your life for this shitty sport.

I won't manage that again.

You just don't get it.

This is my life.

It's about your health and I won't discuss that.

Please go upstairs and get your stuff.

Then we can leave.

I already have an appointment with a knee specialist tomorrow.

Don't you want to grant her the chance?

She could start a great career here.

You mean a career that'll break her.

No.

One in which she can live out her passion.

One that makes her happy.

Please think about it.

I'm so proud of you.

- Thanks.

You really deserve this.

- We have to celebrate.

But only at the weekend.

I'm supposed to stay at school for the week.

What?

You won't come with us?

No, I already have training tomorrow.

- Alright.

Call me when you know which equipment you need.

We'll manage it somehow.

- Yes, we'll manage.

We're so glad for you.

Call us when there are news.

Yes.

You'll hold the fort at home.

Miss Huber, we're great fans.

We're Daniela Strobl's parents.

Hello.

Yes, Strobl.

Congratulations.

Your daughter knows what she wants.

Yes, thanks.

We're very proud of her.

Nice.

You're the sister, right?

I already saw you at the end of season race.

You were good.

Do you want to try it at ours next year?

Well.

- We'll see.

Someone has to take over the farm.

What?

- What?

Let's not waste more of Miss Huber's time.

Yes, all the best.

Have a good trip home.

- Thanks, it's not far for us.

Telling her that she'll get the farm on the parking spot?

You have to talk about that with me.

Hello, mom.

I'm in.

Yet it was really difficult.

I put a lot of effort into it.

You know, I'm not in because of dad, but despite of him.

Bye.

I thought I should tell you tomorrow, as dad didn't answer.

I just wanted to tell you.

It's fine, mom.

Go to bed if you're tired.

It's fine, I just wanted to tell you.

Bye.

So?

It's complicated.

What about you?

Well, it's complicated with me too.

We don't have a handshake.

What I would have gone for... Chris Cross.

Straight to the top.

How do you do it?

- It's like... Chris Cross means... Left?

Not the other hand, too.

Only one hand, forget the other.

Is it okay?

Can we leave?

I haven't seen you as happy as earlier on in a long time.

Do you promise me to take good care of yourself?

Yes.

Thanks, mom.

I've got something for you.

This is dad's.

He told me to use this for the lift cards.

And once I don't need it anymore, I'll be a professional.

Take good care of it.

Okay.

Hey, all of us will go down and celebrate.

You want to come along?

Yes, I'll come right away.

Perfect.

I told you Nawal would stay.

- Great!

Is everything okay?

Everything's okay.

I love you, mom.

I love you too, darling.

And congratulations.

Thanks.

Into the night.

Let's take a selfie.

- Yes, hurry.

Show me.

STEFFI: DID YOU CHEAT AT THE RACE?

What is it?

- I need to pee.

WHAT DO YOU MEAN?

STOP ACTING, NUMBER 12.

Shots?

Cheers.

It doesn't have that old flair like the skis from the 80s.

Guys, shots?

You pay?

- Yes.

Cheers.

- You want some, too?

It's nice here.

You would have been bored alone in our room.

What did he say?

Doesn't matter.

Don't you want a shot or what?

Hello.

Cheers.

What is that with Nawal and you?

- Do you have something going?

We'll see.

One has to stay cool.

I have a certain effect on girls.

Yes, surely.

What?

- May I?

What?

- May I get through?

Dani, sorry for snapping at you at first.

After falling.

I'm very glad you're in as well.

And I'm glad you're allowed to stay.

Hey, do you want a drink?

No, thanks.

- But I'll have more.

But I asked Nawal.

I think he's into you.

Look, I think the guy at the bar is, too.

Just to let you know, I'm into girls.

Nikki, what went wrong?

- Is that your effect on girls?

Hey, stud.

Where did you leave your girlfriend?

She has her own life.

But shall I tell her something?

- No, it's fine.

Be careful.

- Sorry, I didn't see you.

Hey, Dani.

- Hey, Basti.

You know each other?

Yes, our parents know each other.

What do you mean, our parents know each other?

Well, we know each other as well.

Are you in that shitty club, too?

Well, I want to ski.

That only works with the academy.

- I thought you're one of us.

I am.

- What's your problem?

Did you apply too?

Only the best get in?

Aren't you Nikki Auer?

No, seriously?

Now it's obvious how you got in the school.

Your father is a murderer.

What are you talking about?

You skiing wankers are cancer for this place.

- Basti!

Hey!

Are you alright?

Greetings from the skiing wankers.