Top billed cast

1. 

   Rupert Friend

   Narrator / Adult Peter Watson

2. 

   Ralph Fiennes

   Roald Dahl

3. 

   Asa Jennings

   Peter Watson

4. 

   Eliel Ford

   Stagehand

5. 

   Truman Hanks

   Stagehand

6. 

   Benoît Herlin

   Stagehand

7. 

   Octavio Tapia

   Stagehand

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Reviews

A review by Alunauwie

Written by Alunauwie on 2025-09-30

The Swan is a deeply moving short film about a bullied boy named Peter, narrated by his adult self, which adds emotional depth to the story. The film uses implicit visuals to immerse viewers in Peter’s perspective, though this style may not appeal to all. Despite limited settings, creative camera work keeps the narrative engaging. The escalating tension from bullying acts culminates in a powerful, heartbreaking conclusion highlighted by a mother’s emotional plea. This film is ideal for audiences who appreciate artistic storytelling focused on narrative over explicit visuals.

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

Keywords

• bullying
• rifle
• swan
• based on short story
• flying man
• short film
• minimalist