The Big Bad Swim

Apr 26, 2006

1h 36m

★ 5.5

Life is about keeping your head above water.

Overview

An adult swim class sets the stage for this sexually charged comedy-drama about love, loss, and second chances. Three strangers -- inextricably connected through personal heartbreak -- find themselves entering deep water as they learn that life isn't always about diving right in -- it's about getting your feet wet once in awhile.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Production Companies

Four Act Films

Renart Films

Setton Sun Productions

Visit Films

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Cast

Amy Pierson

Paget Brewster

Noah Owens

Jeff Branson

Jordan Gallagher

Jess Weixler

Hunter McCarthy

Raviv Ullman

David Gallagher

Avi Setton

Martin Webber

Todd Susman

Carl

Kevin Porter Young

Joanna Webber

Darla Hill

Norah

Terria Joseph

Paula

Liza Lapira

Mary Beth

Crystal Bock

Jaime

Emma Adele Galvin

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