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The Big Bad Swim

Movie·2006·Comedy, Drama·1h 36m·Directed by Ishai Setton

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An adult swim class sets the stage for this sexually charged comedy-drama about love, loss, and second chances. Three strangers -- inextricably connected through personal heartbreak -- find themselves entering deep water as they learn that life isn't always about diving right in -- it's about getting your feet wet once in awhile.

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Paget BrewsterPaget BrewsterAmy PiersonJeff BransonJeff BransonNoah OwensJess WeixlerJess WeixlerJordan GallagherRaviv UllmanRaviv UllmanHunter McCarthy
Avi Setton
Avi SettonDavid GallagherTodd SusmanTodd SusmanMartin Webber
Kevin Porter Young
Kevin Porter YoungCarl
Darla Hill
Darla HillJoanna Webber

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