
Swimming Upstream
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Release Date
2/27/2003Runtime
114 minsGenres
Overview
A young man aspiring for recognition of his talents battles against his estranged father's sentiment towards him as the father deals with his own demons.
Status
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EnglishBudget
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A bruising but ultimately affirming portrait of a young man fighting to become himself despite a father's cruelty and lack of acceptance. The film finds dignity in perseverance, even when the personal cost is high.
Mood
MelancholicDefiantHopeful
Themes
FamilyIdentityRedemptionComing of age
Tone
Earnest
Pacing
Steady
Look
NaturalisticDocumentary-like
Structure
Linear
Heads up
Graphic violenceAddiction

Geoffrey Rush
Harold Fingleton

Judy Davis
Dora Fingleton

Jesse Spencer
Tony Fingleton

Tim Draxl
John Fingleton

Deborah Kennedy
Billie

David Hoflin
Harold Fingleton Jr.

Craig Horner
Ronald Fingleton
Brittany Byrnes
Diane Fingleton
Mitchell Dellevergin
Young Tony
Thomas Davidson
Young John

Kain O'Keeffe
Young Harold Jr.
Robert Quinn
Young Ronald
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