Swimmers

In a small Maryland fishing town, 11-year-old Emma's life is disrupted by a swimming accident that requires expensive surgery, magnifying her family's financial struggles. Her father, a waterman, sinks his boat for the insurance money, increasing family tensions. Emma finds solace in a friendship with Merrill, a troubled young woman with a dark past. Through this bond and her family's crisis, Emma navigates the difficult transition from childhood innocence to a complex adult reality.