Freedom Swimmer tells the untold story of a mass migration from China to Hong Kong in the 1970s, as a grandfather recounts his dangerous swim across the sea to escape the mainland. One of two million refugees, he survived while many perished or were captured. The film explores the trauma of displacement, the symbol of freedom Hong Kong represented, and how his journey contributed to the city’s transformation. A universal tale of fighting for liberty and the sacrifices made in the hope of a better life.