Stroke

Stroke

A lone swimmer gets revenge on a group of lane swimmers who disrupt her tranquillity.

1994 · 6 min · Fantasy, Thriller

In a world where security is fleeting and momentary... Dorothy has a safe spot... the middle of an empty swimming pool. Suddenly a team intent on training appears and a drama of epic proportions ensues.

Directed by Christine Jeffs · Written by Christine Jeffs

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