The dramatized story of swimming sisters Yusra and Sarah Mardini, who fled Syria. The film tells of the destruction of their home and the decision to leave the country. All of their trials are chronicled, right through participating in the 2016 Olympics. During their flight, the boat they are on takes on water. The sisters have to push it to shore, saving the other refugees. Later, Yusra is invited to join a refugee Olympics team formed in Germany, where she competes as a swimmer.