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The Swan

Two large, ignorant bullies ruthlessly pursue a small, brilliant boy in this young adult Roald Dahl short story.

Top Cast

  • Rupert Friend

    Rupert Friend

    Narrator / Adult Peter Watson

  • Ralph Fiennes

    Ralph Fiennes

    Roald Dahl

  • Asa Jennings

    Asa Jennings

    Peter Watson

  • Eliel Ford

    Eliel Ford

    Stagehand

  • Truman Hanks

    Truman Hanks

    Stagehand

  • Benoît Herlin

    Benoît Herlin

    Stagehand

  • Octavio Tapia

    Octavio Tapia

    Stagehand

Overview

Two large, ignorant bullies ruthlessly pursue a small, brilliant boy in this young adult Roald Dahl short story.

Rating

6.8 / 10
545 Reviews
2 Popular

1 Reviews

  • Alunauwie
    Alunauwie
    9 Sep 30, 2025

    The Swan is a deeply moving short film about a bullied boy named Peter, narrated by his adult self, which adds emotional depth to the story. The film uses implicit visuals to immerse viewers in Peter’s perspective, though this style may not appeal to all. Despite limited settings, creative camera work keeps the narrative engaging. The escalating tension from bullying acts culminates in a powerful, heartbreaking conclusion highlighted by a mother’s emotional plea. This film is ideal for audiences who appreciate artistic storytelling focused on narrative over explicit visuals. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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