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Sink or Swim (1990) Plot Summary Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1990 · 48 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Su Friedrich
- Starring
- Jessica Meyerson
Through twenty‑six brief vignettes, a girl recounts the childhood moments that formed her views on fatherhood, family, work and play. The stories reveal a father absorbed by his career and a daughter profoundly shaped by his neglect. Sensual black‑and‑white footage—both ordinary and striking—contrasts the narration, creating a formally intricate and emotionally powerful film.
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