The read
It runs a compact 17m.
Synopsis
A young man swims across the rivers and lakes of Britain to a soundtrack of assorted nationalistic music. As he passes people on the banksides including children, lovers and a tramp their thoughts and conversations are also heard. Ultimately, after walking through a wood at night, the boy returns to the water and appears to sink below the surface.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
34 audience votes
Key crew
- Lynne RamsayDirector
Cast
- Tom LittenThe Swimmer
- Niall BurtonChild Swimmer
- Curtis CokerChild Swimmer
- Tony HeirsChild Swimmer
- Charlie LikemanChild Swimmer
- Joshua ColemanBoy
- Samuel Harry HockdayBoy
- Kit JohnsonBoy
- Caleb Powel Lindon-EmmsBoy
- Gabriel Ronnie Lindon-EmmsBoy
- Joshua John Lindon-EmmsBoy
- Jasper MartinBoy
Stills
Themes
woman directorshort film