Butterfly

The Olympic Games in London 2012 were the last stop in the professional career of Milorad Cavic, an American-born Serbian swimming champion. An inside look at the life of a top athlete for whom everything else has come second. It is an intimate portrait of a young man trying to define himself as himself, besides being defined by his achievements. Film shows a very human side of Cavic, as he struggles after his back surgery, and with the decision to retire. Cavic's biggest rival at the Olympics is Michael Phelps, who beat Cavic in the controversial final race in Beijing. In London they meet again for the last time. From his triumphs to ultimately his failure, the film is an honest portrayal of a true athlete.