Synopsis

Nestled in the mountains of Gunma Prefecture lies a community with a singular institution: Japan's only circus school. Its director is Nadezhda Tyshenko, a Ukrainian former acrobatic gymnast. In the world of the circus, as in life, she adheres to the principle of perseverance, a philosophy rooted in a saying from her native land: "Work hard and hang in there, and things will work out." In the spring of 2016, she welcomes a new student. At a time when many young people prioritize escape over dili