Swing Away
“Changing her world, one swing at a time”
Synopsis
Following a meltdown that leads to a suspension, professional golfer Zoe Papadopoulos travels to her grandparents' village in Greece to escape the harsh spotlight of the international sports world. Between baking bread and eating baklava, she meets and mentors a ten-year-old girl who is determined - against all odds - to become the next golf sensation. Along the way, Zoe rediscovers her Greek heritage, her love of the game, and the hidden strength within herself as she inspires the townspeople in an epic showdown against a greedy American developer.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 7, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael A. Nickles
- Screenplay & Story
- Julia Wall, George Elias Stephanopoulos, Paul Robert Lingas
- Original Score
- Tao Zervas
- Original Title
- Swing Away
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Ancient Game Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael A. Nickles
Julia Wall, George Elias Stephanopoulos, Paul Robert Lingas
Tao Zervas
Giannis Daskalothanasis
Department Leadership Roster
Giannis Daskalothanasis
Director of Photography
Julia Wall
Writer
Michael A. Nickles
Director
Paul Robert Lingas
Writer
Tao Zervas
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swing Away
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Swing Away about?
Following a meltdown that leads to a suspension, professional golfer Zoe Papadopoulos travels to her grandparents' village in Greece to escape the harsh spotlight of the international sports world. Between baking bread and eating baklava, she meets and mentors a ten-year-old girl who is determined - against all odds - to become the next golf sensation. Along the way, Zoe rediscovers her Greek heritage, her love of the game, and the hidden strength within herself as she inspires the townspeople in an epic showdown against a greedy American developer.
Who directed Swing Away?
Swing Away was directed by Michael A. Nickles.
Who stars in Swing Away?
The principal cast of Swing Away includes Shannon Elizabeth, John O'Hurley, Karl Theobald, Renos Haralambidis, Gino Cafarelli.
When was Swing Away released and how long is it?
Swing Away was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Swing Away?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Swing Away was composed by Tao Zervas.