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This short film by artist-activist Liz Crow follows Walter Kendall, a man who has lived all his 91 years in the same city. When his beloved wife Gloria dies, he is overtaken with memories of the day he discovered what he really wanted from life.

Drama 2005 16 mins Not rated

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Overview

This short film written and directed by artist-activist Liz Crow follows Walter Kendall, a man who has lived all his 91 years in the same city. When his beloved wife Gloria dies, he is overtaken with memories of the day he discovered what he really wanted from life. It’s 1931 and Walter is a young deaf swimmer bound for glory. But on the eve of selection for the Olympic squad, Walter knows with sudden clarity that the dream he is following is not his own. Can he find the courage to turn from the expectations of others towards a life and language of his own? Trusting his instincts, Walter finds that simplicity can make for the sweetest of lives.

Director

Liz Crow

Featuring

Ian Chandler , Jacob Casselden , Joe Hall and Ben Davies

Genres

Drama

Certificate

Not rated

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

Subjects

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