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Jimmie (2008) | Slate

Jimmie

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Rated 8.5 on TMDB

Jimmie

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.

Released: 2008
Runtime: 1h 30m

Direction and writing

Tobias IneichenDirector

Where to watch

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Cast

Joel BasmanJimmie Berger
Martin RapoldJan
Michael NeuenschwanderMichael Berger

Stephanie JappKathy Berger

Miriam SteinDana

Sandra UtzingerFranziska

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