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Learning To Swim Takes Bravery
Learning To Swim Takes Bravery
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The storyline for the creative short film Forwards Ever, Backwards Never from filmmakers Johny Mourgue and Simon Oxley begins when the lead character, Don, loses his wife, Irene. He is then faced with the challenge of finding meaning amid loss. His solution? Learning to swim.