Learn to Swim
Synopsis
Toronto jazz saxophonist Dezi Williams is withdrawn from his band and tries to spend his days in solitude as an instrument repair technician, but is haunted by his memories, a mounting pain in his jaw, and an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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LEARN TO SWIM Trailer | TIFF 2022
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-03-16
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Thomas Antony Olajide
Dezi
Emma Ferreira
Selma
Andrea Davis
Sal
Andrea Pavlovic
June
Khadijah Salawu
Jesse
Christef Desir
Sid
Jolly Amoako
Charles
Meagan de Lima
Nia
Saida Ali
Dentist
Masood Amir Ali
Salsa club goer
Puneet Bajwa
Concert Goer
Rachel Nkoto Belinga
Salsa Club Goer
Gail Bevilacqua
Concert Goer
André Blissett
Concert Goer
Zara Boorder
Salsa Club Goer
Guillermo Herrera-Valencia
Salsa Club Goer
Hidetaka Ishii
Bartender
Siobhan Johnson
Tracy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cinefest Sudbury
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thyrone Tommy
- Screenplay & Story
- Thyrone Tommy, Marni Van Dyk
- Original Score
- Chester Hansen, Tika Simone, Leland Whitty
- Original Title
- Learn to Swim
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Wildling Pictures, Leilani Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thyrone Tommy
Thyrone Tommy, Marni Van Dyk
Chester Hansen, Tika Simone, Leland Whitty
Nick Haight
Shaun Rykiss, Baun Mah
Alona Metzer
Department Leadership Roster
Shaun Rykiss
Editor
Thyrone Tommy
Director
Alona Metzer
Producer
Nick Haight
Director of Photography
Thyrone Tommy
Writer
Marni Van Dyk
Writer
Chester Hansen
Original Music Composer
Tika Simone
Original Music Composer
Leland Whitty
Original Music Composer
Baun Mah
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Learn to Swim
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What is Learn to Swim about?
Toronto jazz saxophonist Dezi Williams is withdrawn from his band and tries to spend his days in solitude as an instrument repair technician, but is haunted by his memories, a mounting pain in his jaw, and an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.
Who directed Learn to Swim?
Learn to Swim was directed by Thyrone Tommy.
Who stars in Learn to Swim?
The principal cast of Learn to Swim includes Thomas Antony Olajide, Emma Ferreira, Andrea Davis, Andrea Pavlovic, Khadijah Salawu.
When was Learn to Swim released and how long is it?
Learn to Swim was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Learn to Swim?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Learn to Swim was composed by Chester Hansen, Tika Simone, Leland Whitty.