The Swimming Lesson

The Swimming Lesson

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Drama

Comedy

Overview

Single mother Tay leaves behind her complicated life in Los Angeles to return to her childhood home. She winds up embroiled in a custody battle over son Albee, an autistic child obsessed with the ocean but terrified of swimming.

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Just Like You Films

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3 featured cast members

Starring

Heidi Gardner

Heidi Gardner

Tay

William H. Macy

William H. Macy

Leonard

Joey Bicicchi

Joey Bicicchi

Steve

Creative team

Directed by: Casey Twenter
Written by: Casey Twenter
Jeff Robison
Produced by: Dan Koetting
Jeff Robison

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