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The Swimmers
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The Swimmers

2022-09-08 · 134 min · ★ 7.4

Drama · History

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.

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Directors
Sally El Hosaini
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United Kingdom
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Top Cast

Nathalie IssaNathalie IssaYusra Mardini
Manal IssaManal IssaSarah Mardini
Matthias SchweighöferMatthias SchweighöferSven
Ahmed MalekAhmed MalekNizar
James FloydJames FloydEmad
Nahel TzegaiNahel TzegaiShada
Akuc BolAkuc BolOnnab
Elmi Rashid ElmiElmi Rashid ElmiBilal
Ali ZaynAbdo
Kinda AlloushKinda AlloushMervat Mardini
Ali SulimanAli SulimanEzzat Mardini
Aso SherabayaniAso SherabayaniMo
Mudar AbbaraMudar AbbaraFadi
Giorgio SpiegelfeldGustaf
Dritan KastratiDritan KastratiVadim
Csémy BalázsCsémy BalázsGabor
Roderick HillRoderick HillViktor
Victoria ValchevaKostana
Bridgitta RoyDiana
Lena ChamamyanNinar

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