The Chronology of Water

~It takes many miles to swim to a self.


Overview

Plagued by an abusive childhood, a woman finds escape in competitive swimming, sexual experimentation, toxic relationships, and addiction before ultimately finding her voice through writing.


Genres


General Information

Release Date: 2025-10-15
Budget: $7000000
Revenue: $419840
Runtime: 129 min


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