Swimmers (on Netflix)

[diian]

Has anyone seen this film?

Really moving. It makes you realise what refugees go through. They’re all very brave, I guess desperation gives courage to try anything to escape war. I feel blessed that I’ve never had to experience that. It’s a very difficult issue for many countries to take in these millions of refugees but I hope people can at least have some empathy after watching a movie like this. Very emotional.

Synopsis:
Two Syrian sisters flee their war-torn home in Damascus, swim for hours in choppy Mediterranean seas to reach Greece as asylum seekers before going on to compete at the Rio Olympic Games.

[Cheeseandlobster]

I watched this yesterday. It was incredibly moving

[Goinggoinggone1]

It's next on my list! I watched Farha last night on Netflix. That's pretty amazing if you're into moving, emotional films and has won lots of awards.

[Lifesyoungdream]

I watched this over the weekend. What a great film. Worth watching.
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[NoelNoNoel]

I loved it and have recommended it all my friends.

[PanicAtTheBigTesco]

We finally found time to watch this tonight and wow what a wonderful film. Such incredibly brave women.

[Salome61]

Just watched it, amazing film.

[Willmafrockfit]

Just watched this
wasnt what i thought it would be.
such an emotional marvelous film

[Nimbostratus100]

is it a true story?

[Nimbostratus100]

are they with a boat? I know of a story of two swimmers who set off in a boat filled with asylum seekers, and they had to tow the boat when the engines failed - is it these two girls?

[Willmafrockfit]

yes @Nimbostratus100