The Distance (2026)

Gersi—a Special Olympics gold medalist with Down syndrome—finds himself at a crossroads, caught between a life of reliance and the pull of true independence. For years, his fiercely dedicated mother has charted every path before him, but now he starts to challenge the invisible fences built around his world: in how he connects, in what he feels, and in where he’s allowed to go. The world applauds his victories, yet still holds him at arm’s length. *The Distance* dives deep into that delicate balance between protection and freedom, asking what it truly means to be close, to be respected, and to have a say in your own life.