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Kathy is a single mother who is reluctant to have her 17-year-old autistic son Jimmie return to a home. She takes him in, even though everyone dissuades her from doing so. She is forced to accept that her proximity to Jimmie does not have the desired effect for his progress. On the contrary, his reactions to the unfamiliar situation are fierce, taking her to her limits time and again. The only thing that makes Jimmie feel comfortable is swimming: his greatest passion. When the swim coach discovers his talent, new prospects seem to open for him.

Top Cast

  • Joel Basman

    Joel Basman

    Jimmie Berger

  • Martin Rapold

    Martin Rapold

    Jan

  • Michael Neuenschwander

    Michael Neuenschwander

    Michael Berger

  • Stephanie Japp

    Stephanie Japp

    Kathy Berger

  • Miriam Stein

    Miriam Stein

    Dana

  • Sandra Utzinger

    Sandra Utzinger

    Franziska

Overview

Kathy is a single mother who is reluctant to have her 17-year-old autistic son Jimmie return to a home. She takes him in, even though everyone dissuades her from doing so. She is forced to accept that her proximity to Jimmie does not have the desired effect for his progress. On the contrary, his reactions to the unfamiliar situation are fierce, taking her to her limits time and again. The only thing that makes Jimmie feel comfortable is swimming: his greatest passion. When the swim coach discovers his talent, new prospects seem to open for him.

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