The read
Critics rate it 36 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 24m.
Synopsis
Erez, a rising star in the Israeli swimming scene, arrives at a godforsaken training camp held in a boarding school. The winner of the competition held there wins one ticket to the Olympics. There he meets Nevo, beautiful, gifted, who awakens subconscious desires in him. However, their swimming coach does not believe in friendships between competitors. Warned to stay away from Nevo, Erez is still too attracted to him. In between practices, he attempts to act upon his feelings…
Ratings
IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Critics rate it 36 points higher than audiences do.
29 audience votes
Key crew
- Adam KalderonScreenplay
- Adam KalderonDirector
Cast
- Omer Perelman StriksErez
- Asaf JonasNevo
- Nadia KucherPaloma
- Igal ReznikDema
- Gal Ben AmraYoav
- Aviv KarmiYael
- Ofek Nicki-CohenDan
- Roy ReshefNadav
- Yarden Tusia-CohenLiat
Stills
Themes
olympic gamesforbidden loveswimming poolswimmerlgbt athletelgbtswimming clubgay themecomplicatedearnest