Ilay Paz

A young swimmer stops practicing and dives into a fierce internal battle. Having always been just "the swimmer", he is now suffocated by the fear of who he is without the water. In this struggle, survival means deciding between leaping into water or quitting forever.

This short documentary tells the story of Or, a determined young man whose dream is to be accepted into an elite unit in the army. Driven by ambition and a strong sense of purpose, Or pushes himself through intense physical and mental training, facing exhaustion, doubt, and setbacks along the way. Through his daily struggle and perseverance, the film captures the price of ambition and the unwavering determination required to chase a demanding goal.

A young swimmer stops practicing and dives into a fierce internal battle. Having always been just "the swimmer", he is now suffocated by the fear of who he is without the water. In this struggle, survival means deciding between leaping into water or quitting forever.

A young swimmer stops practicing and dives into a fierce internal battle. Having always been just "the swimmer", he is now suffocated by the fear of who he is without the water. In this struggle, survival means deciding between leaping into water or quitting forever.

This short documentary tells the story of Or, a determined young man whose dream is to be accepted into an elite unit in the army. Driven by ambition and a strong sense of purpose, Or pushes himself through intense physical and mental training, facing exhaustion, doubt, and setbacks along the way. Through his daily struggle and perseverance, the film captures the price of ambition and the unwavering determination required to chase a demanding goal.