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Netflix's Swim to Me is an introspective drama set in Chile and centered on the relationship between Julia, a young girl, and Estela, her beloved nanny. The film is a slow-paced reflection on social class and human connection, specifically between the nanny and a girl who feels unique in the world. However, it comes across as, at best, a mediocre attempt at low-key social awareness.  This isn't to say the themes aren't conveyed; it's just that the plot itself is mediocre, following only the nanny rather than offering us a perspective on the two protagonists. Admittedly, any movie about nannies is ultimately a movie about parental neglect. Yes, even Mary Poppins. But even with good intentions, sometimes sloppy execution can turn a slow-paced masterpiece into a boring movie. But this doesn't mean I hated Swim to Me completely. Director: Dominga Sotomayor Writers: Gabriela Larralde, Dominga Sotomayor, Alia Trabucco Zerán Stars: María Paz Grandjean, Rosa Puga Vittini, I...