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On Swift Horses tells the story of Muriel and Lee, a young couple trying to begin anew after Lee’s return from the Korean War. Their fragile sense of peace does not last long, however, when Lee’s brother Julius arrives, a gambler whose charm hides an unsettled past. From that point, emotions run deep, and a quiet but dangerous love triangle takes shape. However, Julius eventually departs chasing his desires, while Muriel is carried toward racehorses and a passion she never expected to find.
On Swift Horses: Adaptation & Cast
The film, starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Will Poulter, and Jacob Elordi alongside Diego Calva and Sasha Calle, comes to life under the direction of Daniel Minahan, with a screenplay by Bryce Kass based on Shannon Pufahl’s novel.
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The film had its first showing at the Toronto International Film Festival before arriving in theaters earlier this year, per Collider. The critics offered mixed reactions, but many praised the strength of the cast, which audiences will once again be able to see on screen.