For Artem, water is everything. At a young age, thanks to the support of his mother and friends, he was able to overcome the fear he felt towards it and he discovered his extraordinary swimming talent, which helped him become one of the best swimmers of his time and also helped him find the love of his life. But everything is torn apart by the Nazi occupation and racial hatred, which not only robs him of his career but also of those closest to him because of his Jewish heritage. For Artem, water becomes a source of strength to survive the war and cope with the trauma left behind.

The film won the Generation KPlus award for Best Short Film at the Berlinale 2024 and the André Martin Award for a French short film at the Annecy International Animation Festival 2024. 

The film is part of The Abyss and can be individually combined with films from Hidden World, What If? and Carousel of Emotions.