Francesca, a freelance gym teacher, lives alone with her three children in Sardinia. The economical crisis goes on, and her efforts now do not seem to be enough to maintain the life status that she desires for her and her children. That is why she decides to take a chance and enter a TV quiz show. “The Contestant” is a drama documentary about an incredibly strong and dynamic woman who bravely faces life obstacles and tries to be the best mother she can be.