ABOUT
A promising young geologist's life is transformed by a traumatic brain injury, leaving him to navigate a future he never expected. As he adjusts to a new reality, he is drawn back to the mountains, where the outdoors offer more than adventure. They offer a way forward.
Through hiking, skiing, river surfing, and paragliding, he begins to rebuild his confidence and reconnect with himself. The mountains become both a refuge and a constant challenge, revealing that healing isn't a destination but an ongoing journey shaped by perseverance, curiosity, and a willingness to embrace the unknown.
With breathtaking landscapes and deeply personal moments, the film explores how our greatest setbacks can reshape the way we see ourselves and the world around us. It is a story of resilience, the search for purpose, and the quiet strength it takes to build a life that looks different than the one you once imagined.
Director: thomas O’Hara
Thomas O'Hara is a commercial director and photographer, and co-founder of Cooper & O'Hara, an award-winning production studio based in Edmonton, Alberta. Growing up in the Canadian Rockies instilled in him a lifelong love of the outdoors, adventure, and visual storytelling.
His work explores the connection between people and place, combining cinematic imagery with authentic, human stories. Whether filming in remote mountain landscapes or on commercial productions around the world, Thomas is drawn to stories that reveal resilience, curiosity, and the transformative power of nature..
Our Team
Lucas Cabaj-guerra
Lucas Cabaj Guerra is a Uruguayan/Canadian filmmaker. He is committed to creating films that tell human stories, lending his curiosities and fixations to audiences across formats. He is happiest when pulling focus, both figuratively and literally. Lucas is based in Montreal.
Director of Photography and Editor 
Bryan Cooper
Bryan Cooper is a photographer, producer and “many-hat-wearer” at Cooper & O’Hara which he Co-Founded with Director Thomas O’Hara.
A tinkerer that brings together technique, science and art. He most enjoys shining a light on unearthed stories, and people’s unique talents and skills to share them with the rest of the world.
Bryan is based in Edmonton and loves exploring with his wife and two daughters.
Associate Producer
Sound Editor Julian Buitrago
Julian Buitrago is a Colombian Sound Designer and Re-Recording Mixer with over 14 years of experience in audio post-production for film, television, advertising, and digital media. A graduate of Universidad de San Buenaventura, Julian specializes in sound design and immersive mixing, including Dolby 5.1, 7.1, and Dolby Atmos.
Throughout his career, he has contributed to projects ranging from feature films, short films, and documentaries to animation, video games, music videos, and international advertising campaigns.
Julian approaches sound as an essential part of storytelling, combining detailed sound design with carefully crafted mixes to create natural, immersive, and emotionally engaging experiences that support the story and its visuals.