Lidia Monologues

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

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

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

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

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