Swimming (2000)

Two girl friends in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina find their relationship changing as they encounter new arrivals to the town. Frankie works with her brother, Neil running their family's ... See full summary »

Director:

Robert J. Siegel

Writers:

Lisa Bazadona, Robert J. Siegel,

Stars:

Lauren Ambrose, Jennifer Dundas, Joelle Carter

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Lauren Ambrose	...	Frankie Wheeler
Jennifer Dundas	...	Nicola Jenrette (as Jennifer Dundas Lowe)
Joelle Carter	...	Josee
Jamie Harrold	...	Heath
James Villemaire	...	Brad
Josh Pais	...	Neil Wheeler
Sharon Scruggs	...	Marianne Wheeler
Joshua Harto	...	Lance
Anthony Ruivivar	...	Kalani
Russ Ferrari	...	Nicky Wheeler
Jeremy Clark	...	Zack Wheeler (as Gage Nettleson)
Joe Roseto	...	Phil Dunlop
Jeffrey Ware	...	Buzz
Todd A. Kovner	...	T
David Raeford-Davis	...	Deputy

Storyline

Two girl friends in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina find their relationship changing as they encounter new arrivals to the town. Frankie works with her brother, Neil running their family's beach-front burger bar. Frankie's friend, Nicola, runs a body-piercing shop next to the burger shop. Neil hires the life-guard's new flame, Josee, as a waitress. Frankie makes an immediate bond with Josee, which causes jealousy with Nicola. Then a drifter, who sells t-shirts from the back of his van, starts a romance with Frankie. This casts her away from both of the other two women and for the first time gives her confidence to function on her own, instead of hiding behind the other more brash or beautiful women.

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Plot Keywords:

bar | beach | body piercing | swimming | lesbian subtext | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, some sexuality and drug use

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 March 2000 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Georgetown, South Carolina, USA

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"America"
Written by Bree Sharp and Don DiLego
Performed by Bree Sharp

User Reviews

A smart, lovingly rendered, savy little film that really comes to life.

Swimming is an intelligent and moving film which treats familiar subject matter in an unfamiliar way. The story of a local beach townie's rites of passage is told with meaning, charm and dimension. It is emotionally rich enough for both men and women to identify with the lead character, Frankie, wonderfully played by Lauren Ambrose, who will surely emerge as a major star. The role is an extremely difficult one, to which Lauren brings depth and emotional nuance. A good deal of credit for her performance belongs to the understated direction and very well thought out screenplay. The film is moving, charming, funny at times but mostly a fulfilling view of life that one rarely encounters in contemporary cinema. It takes its time to tell its story and in the end leaves the audience, certainly myself, feeling uplifted and satisfied. If Swimming gets to your vicinity, make a point of seeing it. It's worth the trip to the theater.