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The Swimmers (2022)

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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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Cast & Crew

Director
Sally El Hosaini
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    Sarah Mardini Manal Issa
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    Yusra Mardini Nathalie Issa
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    Sven Matthias Schweighöfer
  • Profile picture of Ali Suliman
    Ezzat Mardini Ali Suliman
  • Profile picture of James Floyd
    Emad James Floyd
  • Profile picture of Ahmed Malek
    Nizar Ahmed Malek
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    Mervat Mardini Kinda Alloush
  • Profile picture of Dritan Kastrati
    Vadim Dritan Kastrati

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  • refugee
  • olympian sports team
  • biography
  • based on true story
  • survival
  • sisters
  • admiring
  • comforting
  • forceful