CinemaOSMovie · 1990 · 0h 48m

Sink or Swim

64%(15)IMDbDocumentary

Through a series of twenty six short stories, a girl describes the childhood events that shaped her ideas about fatherhood, family relations, work and play. As the stories unfold, a dual portrait emerges: that of a father who cared more for his career than for his family, and of a daughter who was deeply affected by his behavior. Working in counterpoint to the forceful text are sensual black and white images that depict both the extraordinary and ordinary events of daily life. Together, they create a formally complex and emotionally intense film.

Directed bySu Friedrich

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 48m
Language
EN
Released
September 30, 1990
Studios
Downstream Productions

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring

Jessica Meyerson

Narrator

Creative team
Directed by
Su Friedrich
Su Friedrich
Written by
Su Friedrich
Su Friedrich

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