Jimmie

Summary Kathy is a single mother who is reluctant to have her 17-year-old autistic son Jimmie return to a home. She takes him in, even though everyone dissuades her from doing so. She is forced to accept that her proximity to Jimmie does not have the desired effect for his progress. On the contrary, his reactions to the unfamiliar situation are fierce, taking her to her limits time and again. The only thing that makes Jimmie feel comfortable is swimming: his greatest passion. When the swim coach discovers his talent, new prospects seem to open for him. View more details

Jimmie

Directed : Tobias Ineichen

Written : Thomas Peter

Stars : Martin Rapold Joel Basman Michael Neuenschwander Stephanie Japp

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Genres : Drama

Release date : May 3, 2008

Countries of origin : Switzerland

Language : Swiss German

Filming locations : Zürich, Kanton Zürich, Switzerland

Production companies : C-Films AG

Summary Kathy is a single mother who is reluctant to have her 17-year-old autistic son Jimmie return to a home. She takes him in, even though everyone dissuades her from doing so. She is forced to accept that her proximity to Jimmie does not have the desired effect for his progress. On the contrary, his reactions to the unfamiliar situation are fierce, taking her to her limits time and again. The only thing that makes Jimmie feel comfortable is swimming: his greatest passion. When the swim coach discovers his talent, new prospects seem to open for him. View more details

Details

Genres : Drama

Release date : May 3, 2008

Countries of origin : Switzerland

Language : Swiss German

Filming locations : Zürich, Kanton Zürich, Switzerland

Production companies : C-Films AG

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