The Swimmers
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The Swimmers (2022)

09/10/2022 (GB)
Drama, History
2h 14m

Overview

From war-torn Syria to the 2016 Rio Olympics, two young sisters embark on a risky voyage, putting their hearts and their swimming skills to heroic use.

  • Sally El HosainiDirector
  • Jack ThorneWriter
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • refugee
  • olympian sports team
  • biography
  • based on true story
  • family relationships
  • survival
  • swimming
  • inspiring
  • sisters
  • heartfelt
  • admiring
  • comforting
  • forceful
  • rousing
  • sport
  • overcoming the odds

Top Billed Cast

Manal Issa

Manal Issa

Sarah Mardini

Nathalie Issa

Nathalie Issa

Yusra Mardini

Matthias Schweighöfer

Matthias Schweighöfer

Sven

Ali Suliman

Ali Suliman

Ezzat Mardini

James Floyd

James Floyd

Emad

Ahmed Malek

Ahmed Malek

Nizar

Kinda Alloush

Kinda Alloush

Mervat Mardini

Nahel Tzegai

Nahel Tzegai

Shada

Carlotta De Gregori

Marlena Kristov (Olympic swimmer)

Victoria Valcheva

Kostana

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