Logline
BY THE POOL is a character-driven, psychological drama about a boy who pays a high price to become a champion.
Synopsis
Piotr is an ambitious but unsuccessful kid at the local swimming hall. The new coach Bogdan arrives and inspires Piotr with passionate, unorthodox teaching methods and a quest for absolute perfection. Bogdan has a charming, seductive manner of engaging with the swim team which quickly makes him a popular figure. He gains the trust of the swimmers and inspires them - especially Piotr.
Piotr's single mother Karina meets Bogdan and eventually falls in love with him. Bogdan moves into their household, becoming a stepfather for Piotr and his rebellious Brother.
What nobody knows is that Bogdan is sexually assaulting Piotr...
Treatment
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Screenplay
First draft available upon request.
BY THE POOL is a character-driven, psychological drama about a boy who pays a high price to become a champion.
Synopsis
Piotr is an ambitious but unsuccessful kid at the local swimming hall. The new coach Bogdan arrives and inspires Piotr with passionate, unorthodox teaching methods and a quest for absolute perfection. Bogdan has a charming, seductive manner of engaging with the swim team which quickly makes him a popular figure. He gains the trust of the swimmers and inspires them - especially Piotr.
Piotr's single mother Karina meets Bogdan and eventually falls in love with him. Bogdan moves into their household, becoming a stepfather for Piotr and his rebellious Brother.
What nobody knows is that Bogdan is sexually assaulting Piotr...
Treatment
Download PDF file
Screenplay
First draft available upon request.