Nickel Updated on May 21, 2024

Philippe, a Lake and a Dream

DIRECTOR: Stéphanie Gagné, Philippe Belley • Canada • 52 minutes

Content Warning: sudden death, grief

A sedentary father sets the lofty goal of swimming across Lac Saint-Jean with his daughter. This powerful film is not just about a 32km swim, it’s about resilience, family, and community. Phillipe proves that working towards something with the ones you love is worth much more than ever reaching the finish line.

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