I Swear in Zwolle

In 1983 Scotland, the bright and ambitious John Davidson has a promising future ahead, dreaming of a career as a professional goalkeeper. His life is turned upside down when he begins exhibiting uncontrollable vocal and physical tics, eventually diagnosed as Tourette Syndrome—a condition barely understood by medical professionals at the time. As he navigates a painful adolescence marked by bullying, social isolation, and strained family ties, John struggles to find his place in the world. Everything changes when he meets Dottie, a grounded mother who offers him the unconditional acceptance he has been craving. Based on a true story, this is a moving portrait of resilience and the transformative power of kindness.