A Time to Swim
Synopsis
In the suburbs of Montreal, Mutang is a family man. But in Malaysia, he was a voice of resistance for the indigenous peoples of Sarawak. The documentary A TIME TO SWIM follows Mutang as he returns home for the first time since his exile in 1992. The remote forest village, however, is not like he remembers it. Contrary to the will of the elders, cousins who once stood by him at the blockades are now welcoming the timber companies. Despite the threat of a lingering arrest warrant, Mutang can’t resist taking up his old cause. A TIME TO SWIM explores the effects of environmental destruction on the fabric of a community through the personal story of Mutang’s search for belonging in a place where the very ideas of home and heritage are slipping away.
Top Cast
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Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ashley Duong
- Screenplay & Story
- Ashley Duong, Richard Spiegel
- Original Score
- Olivier Alary
- Original Title
- A Time to Swim
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ashley Duong
Ashley Duong, Richard Spiegel
Olivier Alary
Hannele Halm
Katarina Soukup, Ashley Duong
Department Leadership Roster
Ashley Duong
Director
Ashley Duong
Writer
Richard Spiegel
Writer
Hannele Halm
Editor
Katarina Soukup
Producer
Ashley Duong
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Time to Swim
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What is A Time to Swim about?
In the suburbs of Montreal, Mutang is a family man. But in Malaysia, he was a voice of resistance for the indigenous peoples of Sarawak. The documentary A TIME TO SWIM follows Mutang as he returns home for the first time since his exile in 1992. The remote forest village, however, is not like he remembers it. Contrary to the will of the elders, cousins who once stood by him at the blockades are now welcoming the timber companies. Despite the threat of a lingering arrest warrant, Mutang can’t resist taking up his old cause. A TIME TO SWIM explores the effects of environmental destruction on the fabric of a community through the personal story of Mutang’s search for belonging in a place where the very ideas of home and heritage are slipping away.
Who directed A Time to Swim?
A Time to Swim was directed by Ashley Duong.
Who stars in A Time to Swim?
The principal cast of A Time to Swim includes Noeli Urud.
When was A Time to Swim released and how long is it?
A Time to Swim was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for A Time to Swim?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Time to Swim was composed by Olivier Alary.