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Swallow

Swallow

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20206.61h 35m

Overview

Hunter, a newly pregnant housewife, finds herself increasingly compelled to consume dangerous objects. As her husband and his family tighten their control over her life, she must confront the dark secret behind her new obsession.

Directed by Carlo Mirabella-Davis
Written by Carlo Mirabella-Davis
Produced by Mynette Louie, Carole Baraton, Frédéric Fiore
Box Office0Revenue: $275K

Top Cast

Haley Bennett

Haley Bennett

Hunter Conrad

Austin Stowell

Austin Stowell

Richie Conrad

Elizabeth Marvel

Elizabeth Marvel

Katherine Conrad

David Rasche

David Rasche

Michael Conrad

Denis O'Hare

Denis O'Hare

Erwin William

Luna Lauren Vélez

Luna Lauren Vélez

Lucy

Zabryna Guevara

Zabryna Guevara

Alice

Laith Nakli

Laith Nakli

Luay

Babak Tafti

Babak Tafti

Aaron

Nicole Kang

Nicole Kang

Bev

Themes & Keywords

sexual abusehousewifelonelinesspsychological thrillerpsychiatristtherapymental illnesseating non foodeating disorderspeculativecompulsiondisturbedabortionunwanted childwealthy familycompulsive eatingpregnancy from rapedisgusteddistressingpica

About Swallow

Swallow is a drama, thriller film released in 2020 exploring themes of sexual abuse, housewife, loneliness, psychological thriller, psychiatrist, therapy. Directed by Carlo Mirabella-Davis, it stars Haley Bennett, Austin Stowell, Elizabeth Marvel. Hunter, a newly pregnant housewife, finds herself increasingly compelled to consume dangerous objects. As her husband and his family tighten their control over her life, she must confront the dark secret behind her new obsession.

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