The Chronology of Water
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.
Review Sentiment
Lidia swims with Andy and Miles, finding healing
Lidia's baby is stillborn, devastating her completely
The film jumps from its lowest point during the stillborn baby tragedy to much higher reception with the Ken Kesey workshop scenes, largely due to Jim Belushi's praised performance.
Critics were divided on Stewart's directorial debut, praising its visual ambition and water metaphors while criticizing its pretentious style and emotional manipulation. The film's fragmented structure and shock value approach alienated many viewers, though Jim Belushi's performance and the redemptive ending earned widespread appreciation. Overall reception reflected a technically ambitious but emotionally distancing experience.
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Imogen Poots
Lidia Yuknavitch
Thora Birch
Claudia
Jim Belushi
Ken Kesey
Tom Sturridge
Devin
Earl Cave
Philip
Michael Epp
Mike
Charlie Carrick
Andy Mingo
Susannah Flood
Dorothy
Kim Gordon
Photographer
Esmé Creed-Miles
Claire
Jeremy Ang Jones
Chad
Peter Rundle
Randy Reese
Eleanor Hahn
Carol Houck Smith
Anna Wittowsky
Young Lidia
Georgie Dettmer
Sienna Torres
Marlēna Sniega
Claudia Teen
Esme Allen
Hannah
Jeffrey Grinvalds
Jeff the Kayak Instructor
Hal Weaver
Pastor
Alexander M. Johnson
Assistant Coach
Crew
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