Wipe Out (2019) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2019 · 103 mins · French

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Directed by

Rodolphe Lauga

Starring

Christopher Lambert, Jean François Cayrey, Alassane Diong, Fred Testot, Christine Citti, Pascal Demolon

Samir, a bored and rebellious youth living in a French housing project, is thrust into adulthood when his father dies, forcing him to become the family's provider and work as a plumber. A chance encounter with a surfing magazine at the library inspires a surprising dream: to become a professional surfer, despite never having learned to swim. With the help of an unlikely mentor, a former bodybuilding champion, Samir embarks on a journey to the French coastline to pursue his newfound passion and overcome his lack of experience.