Kurdish teen Bilal 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, 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.
Year of production
2008
Cast
Vincent Lindon (Simon Calmat)
Firat Ayverdi (Bilal)
Audrey Dana (Marion Calmat)
Derya Ayverdi (Mina)
Thierry Godard (Bruno)
Director
Philippe Lioret
Category
Drama
Duration
110
Parental rating
PG-13