Swimming Upstream
This is a heart-wrenching story about a happy-go-lucky 17 year-old boy with a passion for life and love. Under his free spirit are problems that he must deal with. His mother died, his alcoholic father is unapproachable, and ...the biggest problem of all... he has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. The only support he receives is from a sister who also lives a fractured life, his immature best friend, and his girlfriend. "Swimming Upstream" is a moving and honest look at life's painful realities and how this teen deals with them.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2002 |
| Genre | Drama, TV Movie |
| Director | Robert J. Emery |
| Runtime | 105 min. |
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Swimming Upstream is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A 2002 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
— MovieFinder Editorial
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