Cadet (2013)

Plot

Steve, a 13-year-old track star, grapples with the pressures of athletic success as his father and coach, Patrick, secretly administer performance-enhancing drugs. Caught in a moral dilemma, he must confront the conflict between his burgeoning self-worth and his father's relentless ambitions for him. This darkly comedic tale explores the complexities of parental expectations and the toll they take on a young athlete's integrity and identity. As Steve navigates this treacherous path, he must ultimately decide what truly matters—his father's approval or his own sense of self.