Review of Swimming Upstream (2002) by Ben V — 15 Oct 2010

Moving Australian drama full of fine performances.

This review of Swimming Upstream (2002) was written by Ben V on 15 Oct 2010.

Swimming Upstream has generally received positive reviews.

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