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Jesse Spencer
("House M.D.")
stars in the true-life drama of Australian swimming champion Tony Fingleton.
Desperate to escape his tortuous older brother & alcoholic father (Geoffrey Rush),
Tony finds sanctuary & his life's calling at the local public pool. And though his new passion is marred by his father's growing animosity & illness, the talented athlete nevertheless perseveres, ultimately gaining both sports glory & self-respect.
Rated PG-13 1 hour 54 minutes 2005
4 1/2 stars. Growing up in alcoholic families we both can relate with many of the situations in this film. And the final overcoming of that cycle of abuse.