The Swing

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The Swing, is a 2019 Lebanese movie, directed by Cyril Aris, and starring Antoine Aris, Viviane Aris. with a runtime of 74 minutes.

Overview

The Swing is an emotionally rich drama film exploring the moral complexities of a family's well-intentioned deception. After sixty years of marriage, Antoine and his wife Vivi suffer the devastating loss of their beloved daughter. Fearing the grief would be fatal for the bedridden nonagenarian Antoine, the family conspires to keep the truth from him. The film delves into the unspoken costs of this protective lie, examining how love and silence intertwine — and the quiet toll of carrying secrets to shield someone dear. A deeply assured and moving portrait of family loyalty and grief.

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