The Chronology of Water

Synopsis

The story follows Lidia (Imogen Poots), a young woman whose life is shaped by the fluid boundary between trauma and art. Raised in a household fractured by violence and neglect, Lidia finds her first sense of control and freedom in the water as a competitive swimmer.

As she transitions from the pool to the world of literature, Lidia navigates a turbulent journey through addiction, grief, and self-discovery. The film captures her evolution from a wounded survivor into a defiant, singular voice in modern writing. Shot on grainy 16mm film, the narrative moves like water itself—shifting through fragmented memories of childhood, explosive romances, and the eventual salvation she finds in the power of the written word.