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14-year-old Zain, a Palestinian swimming champion, faces war and man-made famine. He becomes the sole caregiver to his little brother. When aid drops into the sea, desperate for food, Zain is forced to swim - not for passion, but for survival.

Top Cast

  • Bashir Alsharbati

    Bashir Alsharbati

    Zain (voice)

  • Talia Alsharbati

    Talia Alsharbati

    Nour (voice)

  • Rasha Alsharbati

    Rasha Alsharbati

    Mother (voice)

  • Ahmed Rehan

    Ahmed Rehan

    Volunteer (voice)

  • Mjd Ali

    Mjd Ali

    Running Man (voice)

  • Luke Ashworth

    Luke Ashworth

    Sports Announcer 1(voice)

  • Justin Porrelli

    Justin Porrelli

    Sports Announcer 2 (voice)

Overview

14-year-old Zain, a Palestinian swimming champion, faces war and man-made famine. He becomes the sole caregiver to his little brother. When aid drops into the sea, desperate for food, Zain is forced to swim - not for passion, but for survival.

Rating

8.0 / 10
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1 Reviews

  • lalycore
    lalycore
    Jun 4, 2026

    I cant find this on letterboxd im not sure why. beautiful animation, heartbreaking, deserves more attention really.

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