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Swimming Upstream

The true story of Tony Fingleton, a young man from a troubled family who found the inner strength to become a champion. Always overshadowed in his father's eyes by his brothers, it is only when Tony displays an extraordinary swimming talent that he feels he has a shot at winning his father's heart.

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Geoffrey Rush
Harold Fingleton
Judy Davis
Dora Fingleton
Jesse Spencer
Tony Fingleton

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Awards

  • 2003 - FCCA Award - Best Film - nominated
  • 2003 - FCCA Award - Best Director - nominated
  • 2003 - FCCA Award - Best Actor - Male - nominated
  • 2003 - FCCA Award - Best Supporting Actor - Female - winner

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