At some point in every child's life, fears must be faced without anyone's help. In this sensitively wrought drama by Canada's Olivia Boudreau, that time comes for a seven-year-old girl when a trip to the pool demands one very large and scary step toward independence.

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Short Cuts

The Swimming Lesson

Olivia Boudreau

Playing as part of Short Cuts Programme 9

Screenings

Tue Sep 15

TIFF Bell Lightbox 4

Regular
Wed Sep 16

Scotiabank 5

P & I
Sun Sep 20

Scotiabank 11

Regular