Pulse

Pulse

Live. Dream. Overcome.

Directed by Serhii Chebotarenko

Produced by Kinorob

2021100 min6.8 / 10

An inspirational true-story drama about a Ukrainian athlete's physical and emotional recovery from near-blindness to Paralympic gold, built on resilience and human determination.

As a result of a terrible car accident, young Ukrainian athlete Oksana Boturchuk suffers several serious injuries, almost losing her eyesight. However, after long rehabilitation and a returning to incredible training, she is able to conquer a gold medal at the Paralympic Games in Beijing.

Questions people ask

  • Does Pulse end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is Pulse scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Pulse easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is Pulse sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Pulse violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

52/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity62

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise37

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Pulse

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Pulse

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Pulse, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Pulse, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Pulse, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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