Saki Takaoka

The true story of a swimmer's quest for Olympic gold, "Swimming Upstream" is a gripping tale of emotional triumph. Geoffrey Rush and Judy Davis deliver amazing performances in this haunting meditation on dreams, determination, and defeating the odds.

A grieving father mourning the death of his estranged son travels to rural Japan to collect his artwork but instead discovers the destructive power of prejudice while finally learning about the son he never knew and the secrets he left behind.

Based on Eiji Yoshikawa's novel, the drama follows Musashi's journey from hardship to mastery after Sekigahara and Takuan's guidance.