
Set in South Africa, the film follows three para surf athletes with different disabilities, their stories, and the 2024 National Para Surf Championship.
Together, they represent the human spirit of resilience and self-development. What makes them heroes? Their daily choices. Irrespective of their "obvious" disadvantages, they pursue a professional sport and inspire those in similar circumstances. Through surf therapy, they learn to cope with personal highs and lows. When life gives them lemons, they go surfing.
Adaptive surf in South Africa is still an underdeveloped sport and not yet included in the abled body events and championship as a division. Graciously, some organizations and various communities enable the sport through private events. These organizations also arrange and train volunteers and coaches for the athletes. The sport often requires a team of volunteers/coaches per athlete for them to surf and partake in a competition. This strong dependence on the people around them further facilitates and enables these athletes to overcome challenges in the water.
This documentary is a celebration of the human spirit and a testament to the healing power of sports.