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The scrapbook of most teenagers shows family members and friends at a picnic, at the high school basketball game... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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Excellent tear-jerker moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Matt Czuchry | ... | Morris Bird III | |
| Ben Savage | ... | Teddy Benevides | |
| Jeffrey DeMunn | ... | Dr. Henry Berkson | |
| Kelly Rutherford | ... | Sandra Bird | |
| Elisabeth Harnois | ... | Julie Sutton | |
| Ron Dean | |||
| Michael Moriarty | ... | Morris Bird II | |
| Barbara Orson | |||
| Marian Varon | ... | Sister | |
| Edwin W. Thurston | |||
| Justin Ordman | ... | Brother | |
| Patrick Gore | |||
| Patricia Fellows | |||
| Eric Ruben | ... | Man Shopper | |
| Caleb Neves | ... | Mt. Hope soccer team |
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Morris Bird III: Spring is not always life, summer not always warmth. Sometimes this season brings sadness and tears. Spring is often a struggle... summer a disappointment. moreFAQ
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I went to the world premiere of SWIMMING UPSTREAM in Newport RI, but I missed most of the third act because my lady friend was slobbering so loudly. And well she should. SWIMMING UPSTREAM is the heart wrenching story of a 17 year old boy who is stricken with terminal leukemia and how he deals with this tragedy. Brilliantly written and directed by Robert Emery, the film is set in Bristol RI where it was also filmed. Emery does an excellent job of keeping the film ever poignant without letting it become maudlin. The cast is headed by newcomer Matt Czuchry who delivers a stellar performance as the unfortunate youngster. The fine supporting cast is headed by Michael Moriarty and Kelly Rutherford as the young man's father and sister. Elisabeth Harnois delivers yet another Oscar caliber performance as the boy's girlfriend. For my money, this little gal is far and away the best actress of the current crop of starlets. And what a cutie pie! SWIMMING UPSTREAM is a beautiful film. Truly beautiful. Don't miss it.