Swung
5.4/10
Rating
87 min
Runtime
2015
Release Year
Colin Kennedy
Director
Cast
Elena Anaya, Steven Cree, Elizabeth McGovern, Owen McDonnell, Shauna Macdonald
Quick Synopsis
David is going through a difficult time: he is broke, going through a divorce, and struggling with erectile dysfunction. His girlfriend, Alice, supports him, but she is under pressure at work because the magazine she writes for is failing and needs a compelling story. While searching for jobs online, David discovers a swingers website, which leads to him receiving numerous explicit messages. Alice is initially upset by this, but then sees it as a potential story for her magazine. Her idea to explore the swinging scene causes excitement at her office, and she is encouraged to pursue it despite David's discomfort. Their first attempt to engage with the swinging community is awkward and low-budget, but David experiences an unexpected improvement in his condition, motivating them to continue. As they become more involved, their relationship faces challenges and they begin to question their feelings for each other.
Detailed Synopsis of Swung
David’s life is on the slide: he’s broke, in the middle of a divorce and ‘can’t get it up’. His girlfriend, Alice, is his rock, but the magazine she writes for is going down and the pressure is on to find a story. While job hunting online, David stumbles across the perfect antidote to his boredom: a ‘Swingers’ site. The resulting inbox of lewd invitations on the home-laptop justifiably upsets Alice, until she realises this could be just the ‘story’ she needs. The idea of uncovering the swinging scene causes quite a stir in Alice’s office and, much to David’s chagrin, she is urged to pursue the story. Their first reluctant foray is an hysterically low-rent initiation, however, an unexpected upturn for David’s manhood is all the extra encouragement they need. As events accelerate beyond their control the once adoring couple become lost and fundamental questions are asked of their relationship.
