LEARNING TO SWIM_2017_Ruth Grimberg

Directed by Ruth Grimberg · 2017

Ingrid and her son Ross welcome Syrian refugee Ahmed into their home in the quiet English countryside, finding a way to resist uncertainty and fear.

A gentle, hopeful portrait of strangers becoming family, made for BBC4 and the BFI.

This short documentary was commissioned by BBC4 and BFI for the series 'Listen to Britain 2017' and tells the story of Ingrid and her son Ross who welcome Syrian refugee Ahmed into their home in the quiet English country

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