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17 year-old Bilal has spent the last three months travelling illegally across Europe, in an attempt to reunite with his girlfriend Mina  who has moved with her family to England. The long journey is almost over when he finally reaches Calais, on the far northern coast of France; he can literally see his destination from across the Channel. But with all legal options exhausted, Bilal resolves that his only option is to learn to swim, and make the dangerous crossing himself.

Bilal seeks the help of middle-aged swimming instructor Simon, who is privately reeling from an impending divorce from his socially-conscious wife Marion. In an effort to win her back, Simon impulsively – and uncharacteristically – risks everything by taking Bilal under his wing.

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Directed by Philippe Lioret

Written by Philippe Lioret, Emmanuel Courcol and Olivier Adam

Produced by Christophe Rossignon and co-produced by Serge Hayat and Bertrand Faivre

With Vincent Lindon, Firat Ayverdi, Audrey Dana

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