The Chronology of Water

The Chronology of Water

It takes many miles to swim to a self.

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Release Date

10/15/2025

Runtime

128 mins

Genres

Overview

Plagued by an abusive childhood, a woman finds escape in competitive swimming, sexual experimentation, toxic relationships, and addiction before ultimately finding her voice through writing.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$7,000,000

Revenue

$419,840

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A raw, unflinching portrait of survival and self-discovery rooted in trauma. The film watches as a woman moves through various forms of escape, swimming, sex, drugs, before finding redemption in language and reclaiming her own narrative.

Mood

MelancholicDefiantContemplativeDread-soaked

Themes

IdentityFamilyAddictionArt and creation

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Slow-burn

Look

NaturalisticHandheld

Structure

Linear

Heads up

Child endangermentSexual violenceAddictionSuicide and self-harm

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