The Song of Sway Lake

2019 1h 34m EN

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5.2

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★5.2TMDB · 23

Drama

Synopsis

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In the wake of his father’s suicide, young record collector Ollie Sway returns to the family lake house with his friend Nikolai in tow to lay claim to an invaluable jazz recording. An unexpected visit from Ollie’s estranged grandmother and a chance encounter with a girl from across the lake derail their search, forcing them to confront the Sway family history and a suffering that has resounded through generations.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Rory Culkin
Ollie Sway
Robert Sheehan
Nikolai
Mary Beth Peil
Charlie Sway
Isabelle McNally
Isidora
Elizabeth Peña
Marlena
Jack Falahee
Jimmy
Brian Dennehy
Hal Sway
Anna Shields
Heather

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ari Gold
Writers: Elizabeth Bull, Ari Gold
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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ERA

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Directed by Ari Gold, shot by Eric Lin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 7

ERA

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Original score by Ethan Gold. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Gabriel Wrye shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Rory Culkin and Robert Sheehan and Mary Beth Peil carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6371588 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 23 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Ari Gold directs. Eric Lin behind the camera. Ethan Gold scores. Gabriel Wrye cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 7 years ago.
2Directed by Ari Gold, shot by Eric Lin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Ethan Gold. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Gabriel Wrye shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Rory Culkin and Robert Sheehan and Mary Beth Peil carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt6371588 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 23 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.