Muriel and her husband, Lee, begin a new life together after he returns home from the Korean War. However, their newfound stability gets upended by the arrival of Lee's charismatic brother, a wayward gambler with a secret past.
Adapted from Shannon Pufahl’s 1950s-based novel, ‘On Swift Horses’ is a film driven by carnal appetites and a longing to break free of societal expectations. Muriel (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and her husband Lee (Will Poulter) are embarking on a bright new life in California when he returns from the Korean War. The unexpected arrival of Lee’s charismatic but rather wayward brother Julius (Jacob Elordi) upsets the equilibrium and a dangerous love triangle quickly forms. When Julius takes off in search of the young card cheat he's fallen for in Las Vegas, Muriel’s longing for something more propels her into a secret life of her own, gambling on racehorses and exploring same-sex desires previously unfamiliar to her. This authentic period piece explores the challenges of coming out in the 1950s with meticulously detailed sets and stunning photography.
USA 2024 Daniel Minahan 119m
