Lifeguard (2013)
Release Year: 2013
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: The Lifeguard
Director: Liz W. Garcia
Writer: Liz W. Garcia
Production & Genre
Producer: Executive_Producer: Chris Gilligan
Companies: Attic Light Films, La Pistola
Genre: Comedy, Comedy Drama, Drama, Romance
Budget: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: childhood, home, lifeguard, marijuana, new york city, relationship, reporter, suicide, swimming pool, valedictorian, woman director
Story
29-year-old Leigh, a former valedictorian and reporter from New York City, feels a sense of emptiness in her life. She returns to her childhood home in Connecticut, seeking happiness where she last felt it. Leigh takes up her old job as a lifeguard at the local pool, where she meets troubled teenage boy, Little Jason. Despite the age gap and disapproval from her friends, Leigh forms a dangerous relationship with Jason, leading to tragic consequences.
Summary
Lifeguard (2013) is a drama-comedy directed by Liz W. Garcia, focusing on themes of personal struggle, forbidden relationships, and the search for happiness. The film explores how Leigh's return to her hometown stirs up old memories and leads her down a path filled with emotional turmoil and self-discovery.
