Mommy Down to the Ride

Description

A strict physics teacher is determined to prevent her teenage son from dropping out of school to pursue a career as a professional skateboarder. To persuade him, she makes a bet that if she competes in a major skateboarding competition, he will remain in school. With the help of one of her poorest pupils, she begins to learn how to skate, putting her career and reputation on the line. As she trains, the relationship between mother and son becomes increasingly strained, revealing underlying tensions and differing priorities. Meanwhile, the son faces his own challenges as he considers the implications of his choices on their family dynamic. The cast includes Alexandra Tikhonova, Timofey Kochnev, Olga Lerman, and Viktor Horinyak.