In this poignant drama, we follow the journey of a once-high achieving journalist who decides to leave her glamorous life in New York City behind in search of solace and familiarity back at her childhood home in Connecticut. Desperately seeking an escape from her fast-paced career, she takes up a job as a lifeguard by the local swimming pool, hoping that the peaceful environment will bring some tranquility to her life. As she reconnects with her past and adjusts to the slower pace of small-town living, she finds herself drawn into a complex relationship with a troubled teenage boy from her community. Through this dangerous liaison, she must confront her own vulnerabilities and navigate the delicate balance between compassion and self-preservation, ultimately learning that sometimes the things we're running away from can be just as enlightening as the places we run to.
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