A Turkish swimmer, new to the country, dreams of standing on the Olympic podium—his nation’s flag on his cap, gold around his neck. But chasing greatness in a foreign land is anything but a straight line.

Thrown into a system that doesn’t see him, surrounded by a language he doesn’t speak, and struggling just to stay afloat—both in the water and in life—his journey is one of quiet grit and unwavering drive.

This short film explores the emotional toll of immigration, the loneliness of ambition, and the strength it takes to keep going when the dream seems to slip further away with every stroke.

Will resilience and raw talent be enough to break through the silence—and reach the world stage?

Based on a True Story