The Swimmers

THE SWIMMERS is the incredible true story of Yusra (Nathalie Issa) and Sarah Mardini (Manal Issa) who flee war-torn Syria for safety in Europe. The pair share a passion for swimming, with the former, in particular, incredibly talented and competitive, hoping to win a place at the forthcoming Olympic Games in Rio. Their dangerous journey takes them to Germany, where they encounter coach Sven (Matthias Schweighöfer) who believes Yusra's dream could become a reality.