TREATMENT

The film opens at the start of the season and introduces several distinctive teams. Each team brings a unique story and motivation for the cup, representing different parts of the harness racing world, from junior pro athletes to seasoned pros. Through their perspectives, the audience discovers the history of the Marsa track, family legacies and hometown pride

Moving into the final weeks before the BOV Tazza l-Kbira, the film delves into the daily routines, training regimens, and the intense commitment required to compete at this level. The qualifying results are revealed, determining starting positions for the final race, and raising the stakes, even more. Interviews with coaches, drivers, and athletes offer insight into the psychology, teamwork, and strategies that define this sport.

As training intensifies, the film focuses on the Marsa community itself, showing how harness racing is woven into the social and cultural fabric of Malta. From the pride that locals feel to the communal support for young athletes, we see that racing is more than a sport – it’s a deeply rooted Maltese tradition.