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Kurdish teen Bilal (Firat Ayverdi) has traveled all the way to the north of France in the hope of reuniting with his girlfriend in England. To get around a legal technicality, he decides to swim across the English Channel -- even though he's unable to swim. Simon Calmat (Vincent Lindon), the local swimming instructor who is struggling with his own impending divorce, agrees to train Bilal for his grueling journey. The two soon form a strong bond that helps them in unexpected ways.

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Nick Schager House Next Door A one-note moral lesson devoid of dialogue with the very hot-button topics it feigns interest in. Jan 21, 2011 Full Review Stephen Holden New York Times Puts you so completely into the shoes of a young man facing almost insurmountable obstacles that you feel a profound empathy not only for him but also for all who are ready to risk everything for the dream of a better life. Rated: 4/5 •  May 7, 2010 Full Review

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Audience Member An aptly named film that's particularly relevant today with the refugee crisis -- its got heart, damn good acting from the handsome French veteran Vincent Lindon and the 17th yo Firat Ayverdi as Bilal. Damn good film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Audience Member Vincent Lindon, one of my favorite french actors. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review
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Philippe Lioret

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Vincent Lindon

Simon Calmat

Firat Ayverdi

Bilal

Audrey Dana

Marion Calmat

Derya Ayverdi

Mina

Thierry Godard

Bruno

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Synopsis Kurdish teen Bilal (Firat Ayverdi) has traveled all the way to the north of France in the hope of reuniting with his girlfriend in England. To get around a legal technicality, he decides to swim across the English Channel -- even though he's unable to swim. Simon Calmat (Vincent Lindon), the local swimming instructor who is struggling with his own impending divorce, agrees to train Bilal for his grueling journey. The two soon form a strong bond that helps them in unexpected ways.
Director
Philippe Lioret
Producer
Christophe Rossignon
Screenwriter
Philippe Lioret, Emmanuel Courcol, Olivier Adam
Production Co
Pictanovo, StudioCanal, The Bureau, France 3 Cin茅ma, Nord-Ouest Films
Genre
Drama, Comedy
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 26, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA)
$13.5K
Runtime
1h 50m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)