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Learn to Swim

Learn to Swim

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Learn to Swim

2021

1h 30m

5.3(6 votes)

Romance

Drama

Music

Overview

Toronto jazz saxophonist Dezi Williams is withdrawn from his band and tries to spend his days in solitude as an instrument repair technician, but is haunted by his memories, a mounting pain in his jaw, and an intrusive new neighbour.

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Wildling Pictures

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Thomas Antony Olajide

Thomas Antony Olajide

Dezi

Emma Ferreira

Emma Ferreira

Selma

Andrea Davis

Andrea Davis

Sal

Andrea Pavlovic

Andrea Pavlovic

June

Khadijah Salawu

Jesse

Christef Desir

Sid

Jolly Amoako

Jolly Amoako

Charles

Meagan de Lima

Nia

Saida Ali

Dentist

Masood Amir Ali

Salsa club goer

Creative team

Directed by: Thyrone Tommy
Written by: Thyrone Tommy
Marni Van Dyk
Produced by: Alona Metzer

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