Turning Tide
Yann Madec, long-time best mate of Frank Drevil, the star skipper of Global System Insurance, sees his dream come true when he replaces the injured Frank at the last minute for the start of the Vendée Globe. Nine days into the race and leading, Yann is forced to stop in Cape Verde to repair his broken center-board. Back in the race, Yann discovers a stowaway on board, a Senegalese teenager named Moussa. Faced with the risk of disqualification because of Moussa’s presence, Yann hesitates… Their encounter leads to the most unforgettable round-the-world race ever.
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Turning Tide
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 6, 2013
Runtime
1h 37m
Genres
Adventure, Drama
User Score
62%
Original Title
En solitaire
Production Companies
Ciné+, Gaumont, Les Films du Cap, SCOPE Pictures, A Contracorriente Films, Canal+
Director
Christophe Offenstein
Budget
$1,700,000
Revenue
$7,029,858
Description
Yann Madec, long-time best mate of Frank Drevil, the star skipper of Global System Insurance, sees his dream come true when he replaces the injured Frank at the last minute for the start of the Vendée Globe. Nine days into the race and leading, Yann is forced to stop in Cape Verde to repair his broken center-board. Back in the race, Yann discovers a stowaway on board, a Senegalese teenager named Moussa. Faced with the risk of disqualification because of Moussa’s presence, Yann hesitates… Their encounter leads to the most unforgettable round-the-world race ever.
