'Swim To Me' by Dominga Sotomayor Will Have Its World Premiere at the 73rd Edition of the San Sebastián Festival and Will Arrive on Netflix on October 10

Based on the novel of the same name by Alia Trabucco Zerán, the new film by Chilean filmmaker Dominga Sotomayor is produced by Fabula and stars María Paz Grandjean, Rosa Puga Vittini, and Ignacia Baeza.

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Netflix announced today the release of its new film Swim To Me, directed by Dominga Sotomayor ("Too Late to Die Young," "Thursday till Sunday"). The acclaimed Chilean filmmaker serves as the director and co-writer of the film adaptation of the award-winning book by Alia Trabucco Zerán. The feature is a gripping family drama that tells the story of the intense relationship between Estela, a domestic worker, and the six-year-old girl she cares for day and night.

In addition to confirming its release date, Swim To Me unveiled its first images, main art, and announced its world premiere on September 19 at the 73rd San Sebastián International Film Festival, where it will open the Horizontes Latinos competition section.

Swim To Me marks the first literary adaptation by director Dominga Sotomayor, who expressed her interest in the story: "I was deeply moved by the relationship between Estela and Julia —a woman and a child who are not family— observing how, in that house, affection and power, care and violence intersect. This film was a way for me to reflect on and also unsettle myself in the face of a society where first and second-class citizens still exist."

Filmed in Chile, with a screenplay by Dominga Sotomayor and Argentine writer Gabriela Larralde ("Elena Knows"), the movie is a cinematic adaptation of the award-winning novel by Chilean author Alia Trabucco Zerán (Best Foreign Novel, Prix Femina 2024). Produced by Fabula, Swim To Me stars María Paz Grandjean, Rosa Puga Vittini, Ignacia Baeza Hidalgo, Benjamín Westfall, and Rodrigo Palacios.

Swim To Me will be available in select cinemas in Chile on September 25 and globally on Netflix on October 10.

Synopsis Inspired by Alia Trabucco's best-selling novel, Swim To Me is a haunting family drama that tells the story of the intense relationship between Estela, a domestic worker, and the six-year-old girl she cares for day and night. As their bond grows closer, they build a secret, dependent world that leads them to an inevitable outcome. Fact Sheet Based on the work of: Alia Trabucco Director: Dominga Sotomayor Producers: Juan de Dios Larraín, Pablo Larraín, Rocío Jadue Production: Fabula Screenplay: Gabriela Larralde and Dominga Sotomayor Cast: María Paz Grandjean, Rosa Puga Vittini, Ignacia Baeza Hidalgo, Benjamín Westfall, Rodrigo Palacios Cinematography: Bárbara Alvarez Editing: Federico Rotstein Art Design: Agostina de Francesco Sound: Leandro de Loredo and Nahuel Palenque Music: Carlos Cabezas Duration: 97 minutes Year of Production: 2025 About Fabula Founded in 2003 by brothers Pablo Larraín (director/producer) and Juan de Dios Larraín (producer), Fabula is a production company dealing in film, television, advertising, and production services, with operations in Chile, Mexico, and the United States. The company gained recognition by winning the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2018 with "A Fantastic Woman." It also received dual Academy Award nominations in 2024, with "El Conde" for Best Cinematography and "The Infinite Memory" for Best Documentary Film. Furthermore, Fabula has received multiple awards and nominations at the Venice, Berlin, Sundance, Goya, and Platino Film Festivals, among others. Their body of work includes the production of over 35 films, 900 commercials, and 7 series for major OTT platforms, including "Baby Bandito" and the documentary "Antares de la Luz," among others.