Kristen Stewart

An influential editor approaches a young writer after a reading, offering praise and inquiring about a longer manuscript regarding her life as a swimmer.

A writing student and his teacher share a vulnerable moment at a pool as she reveals a traumatic past and he attempts to bridge their professional gap.

Devin makes a drunken birthday phone call to Lidia, reflecting on their past relationship and his new partner who reminds him of her.

Lidia gently encourages young Miles to overcome his fear of the water by turning a swimming lesson into a collaborative game.

Lidia confronts Claire about her nervous behavior, leading to a vulnerable and humorous confession about Claire's lack of sexual experience.

Lidia reflects on the trauma of a stillbirth and the suffocating expectations of womanhood while recalling her history as a competitive swimmer.

Lidia visits her aging father, Mike, who struggles with memory but recognizes her success as a writer despite her unflattering portrayal of him.

Lidia reflects on the fluid nature of memory and the way writing inevitably alters the truth of lived experiences.