It is based on a true story of the test jumpers for the ski jumping event at the 1998 Winter Olympics, who were instrumental in giving Japan a chance at winning the gold medal.

A blizzard then hits the event venue, potentially preventing the second attempt to be carried out and eliminating Japan's chances of winning the gold medal.

[5] The 1998 Nagano story is one that is retold before every subsequent Winter Olympics in Japan and had inspired ski jumpers such as Sara Takanashi and Ryōyū Kobayashi.

[16] Jinya Nishikata positively commented on Tanaka's portrayal of him, particularly noting the scene where his character wishes for Harada to fall, as at the time he had indeed hoped that his rival did not make a long jump.

[18] Kosaka drew from her experience as a substitute player in her middle school volleyball club and noted that the film shows that people can shine in life even in support roles.

[27] Cinemarche commented that the film depicts an inspiring story and reminds the viewer that there are many unknown human dramas behind the glory of the Olympics.