Kristen Stewart's directorial debut adapts Lidia Yuknavitch's memoir, offering an intense exploration of a young woman's trauma and recovery. The film portrays Lidia, played by Imogen Poots, as she grapples with her past abuse, strained family dynamics, and self-destructive behavior. Through vivid flashbacks and voiceovers, the narrative intertwines her experiences as a competitive swimmer with her struggles in relationships and the writing process. A chance collaboration with Ken Kesey ignites deeper trauma and questions of repeating history. Despite some cliches, the film delivers compassion and ambition, presenting an authentic story of resilience and artistic pursuit.
Kristen Stewart's 'directorial debut is a poetry-slam of pain and autobiographical outrage, recounting a writer's journey towards recovering the raw material of experience.'
Lidia's journey is marked by abuse, complex relationships, and the struggle to reclaim her identity through swimming, writing, and confronting painful memories.
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