Drowning is a 2019 drama film written and directed by Melora Walters and starring Walters, Gil Bellows, Jay Mohr, Joanna Going, Steven Swadling, Sergio Rizzuto, and Mira Sorvino. Inspired by real life events experienced by Walters, the film recounts the story of a mother (Walters) coming to terms with her emotions as her only son (Rizzuto) is deployed to war.^[1]

Cast

• Melora Walters as Rose
• Gil Bellows as Frank
• Jay Mohr as Henry
• Joanna Going as Catherine
• Steven Swadling as Giovanni
• Sergio Rizzuto as Charlie
• Mira Sorvino as Mary
• Christopher Backus as Peter
• Sarah Butler as Alicia
• Jim O'Heir as Tim

Production

Filming started in Los Angeles in January 2019 and completed principal photography in 9 days.^{[citation needed]}

Release

Drowning made its world debut at the Rome Film Festival 2019 and concluded its festival run in Italy at the Marateale International Film Festival 2020, where Melora Walters took home “Best Director” and Mira Sorvino was honored with the “La Marateale International Award” for her career and her commitment to the advancement of women in film. The film was released publicly in North America on October 20, 2020, by Gravitas Ventures.^[2]

Reception

The film was reviewed by Common Sense Media and MadMass Magazine.^[3][4]