Based on a true story, teenage, Muslim refugee girls in burkinis take a fantastical swimming lesson in Idaho. The initiative for swimming lessons began after a newly arrived refugee, a Congolese boy, drowned in the summer of 2017.
Ayaneh, an Afghan refugee living in Switzerland, navigates the complexities of desire and longing. She finds herself fantasizing about a woman in her swimming group, leading to conflicts within her conservative Muslim family. As Ayaneh grapples with her feelings, she must also face the challenges of her new life in a foreign country.
Samah attempts tirelessly to escape wearing a burkini for her middle school swim meet, feeling embarrassed by its shape and cultural meaning.
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