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A heartfelt coming-of-age sports drama is set to arrive this summer with The Karate Kid — a Russian adaptation inspired by personal memories and real-life emotion.
The film follows 12-year-old Sasha, a boy forced to leave Moscow and move to the city of Pyatigorsk to live with his aunt while his parents, both doctors, are sent on a medical mission to Africa. Thrust into a new environment, Sasha struggles with loneliness, bullying at school, and conflict with local kids led by a dominant rival named Marat.
His world collapses further when his parents go missing during a devastating flood, leaving him in emotional free fall. But in his darkest moment, Sasha discovers karate — a path that becomes his lifeline.
Under the guidance of strict sensei Dmitry and his daughter Masha, Sasha slowly learns discipline, courage, and emotional strength, transforming his fear into resilience.
The film is deeply personal for producer and actor Roman Kurtsyn, who revealed that the story is based on his own childhood experiences. Directed by Alexei Alferov, the film also stars Kurtsyn alongside a strong ensemble cast including Kirill Pletnev and Polina Maksimova.
Blending emotion, action, and personal history, The Karate Kid promises an inspiring journey of growth, discipline, and inner strength. The film is hitting theaters on June 25.
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