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The Swimmer: A Journey Home

In a woodland bordering a well-off Connecticut suburb, Ned Merrill emerges in a bathing suit. He visits a pool party with old friends, nursing hangovers. Ned notices a series of pools that could lead him home, embarking on a swimming journey that puzzles his friends.

Encountering Neighbors

Along the way, Ned meets 20-year-old Julie, who joins his journey after a pool party encounter. They share champagne, and Julie opens up about her past crush. Ned also encounters a nudist older couple and teaches a young boy to imagine swimming in an empty pool.

Lost Connections

Ned’s obsession with his journey isolates him from reality, as he fails to connect with those he meets. He encounters judgmental neighbors and experiences misunderstandings at various parties, struggling to reconcile his past with the present.

A Tragic End

After a series of encounters, Ned arrives at an old flame’s pool, reflecting on past mistakes. As Ned faces his memories, he walks barefoot, encounters disparaging remarks, and finally reaches his deserted home in a storm, realizing the shattered reality of his imagined journey.

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