Swimming

2006
18m

IMDb RATING

8.5/10

YOUR RATING

A shy mailroom clerk's life is sent plunging into the deep end when she rescues an abandoned love letter from the trash can of a mean female executive... and decides to reply. Inter-office cat-fighting, deception and romance ensue in this entertaining comedy about the distance between the life you have and the life you want.

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A shy mailroom clerk's life is sent plunging into the deep end when she rescues an abandoned love letter from the trash can of a mean female executive... and decides to reply. Inter-office c... Read allA shy mailroom clerk's life is sent plunging into the deep end when she rescues an abandoned love letter from the trash can of a mean female executive... and decides to reply. Inter-office cat-fighting, deception, and romance ensue in this entertaining comedy about the distance b... Read allA shy mailroom clerk's life is sent plunging into the deep end when she rescues an abandoned love letter from the trash can of a mean female executive... and decides to reply. Inter-office cat-fighting, deception, and romance ensue in this entertaining comedy about the distance between the life you have and the life you want.

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IMDb RATING

8.5/10

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Awards
- 3 wins total

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Danielle Taddei

Emily

Adam Hendershott

Robert 'Navy Boy' Larrabee

Jackie Page

Vanessa Birk

Director
- Diane Lisa Johnson
Writer
- Diane Lisa Johnson
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10zrizvi-1

Funny, original - a beautiful film.

A rare gem of a film. Beautifully crafted by director Diane Lisa Johnson and superb acting all around, Danielle Taddeie shines as the shy mail room clerk, I was instantly able to identify with. Really terrific storytelling, I was surprised at how involved and drawn in I was in an eighteen minute film. Most feature films fall far short of what this film accomplishes in eighteen minutes. Beautiful music, great writing and expert direction (I felt like I was in the hands of a seasoned filmmaker) make this one of the best short films I have ever seen. I eagerly await the next film from Diane Lisa Johnson - surely a filmmaker to watch.

10bj7365-902-709285

Extremely moving, uplifting film.

It is no surprise that "Swimming" has won so many awards. It is a sheer delight to watch over and over as the experience of viewing it never gets old. Diane Lisa Johnson has created a short masterpiece, a blend of vital imagery, stirring human performances and a plot line that many of us can relate to in some way. I wholeheartedly recommend this story to anyone who appreciates a great film that pulls you in with no special effects, no car chases or exploitative violence but just a sweet simple tale that is funny, touching and poignant. It's a film you will care about and I urge more people to see it. If you know of any festivals showing this movie, get out there and see something good.