What are the key story phases in Flying?

The story of Flying progresses through these phases: The Fall and Rise, New Beginnings, Heartbreak and Loss, Triumph Over Adversity.

In the final act ("Triumph Over Adversity"): Robin finds love and support, ultimately overcoming all obstacles to achieve her gymnastic dreams.

Flying (1986) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Flying
Genre: drama, romance
Released: 1986
Rating: 6.2

Plot Analysis Summary

A teenage gymnast overcomes personal tragedy and adversity to achieve her dreams

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Fall and Rise

New Beginnings

Heartbreak and Loss

Triumph Over Adversity

Robin and her father have a car accident. Her father dies. Robin is badly injured and cannot compete in gymnastics tournaments anymore. She lives with her mother and bad step-father. Robin is accepted to the school athlethics team but is not accepted by some other girls, so she works out at a friends house. Eventually Robin and her team compete in the national scholastic meet.

Directed by

Paul Lynch

Key Cast

Olivia D'Abo — Robin Crew
Keanu Reeves — Tommy
Rita Tushingham — Jean Stoller
Jessica Steen — Carly Simmons
Sean McCann — Jack Crew

Rating: 6.2/10 (16 votes)