Backwards (2012) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2012 · 89 min · English

Directed by

Ben Hickernell

Starring

James Van Der Beek, Margaret Colin, Sarah Megan Thomas, Glenn Morshower

Abi Brooks, a dedicated rower, has always strived for Olympic glory, pushing herself to make significant sacrifices. When she’s named an alternate and her dreams are dashed, she returns home, grappling with disappointment and forced to re-examine her life. Taking a coaching position at her former university, Abi guides a new generation of rowers while confronting her own past. Through her students' journey, she rediscovers the joy of the sport and learns valuable lessons about balance, perseverance, and finding unexpected paths to fulfillment.