The Chronology of Water

The Chronology of Water is a drama about Lidia Yuknavitch, a woman struggling to overcome a childhood defined by violence and alcohol. To escape her unstable home life, she turns to competitive swimming and university studies, though she continues to face challenges with addiction and destructive relationships. Ultimately, she finds a sense of freedom and a way to process her past through the act of writing.

This film marks the directorial debut of Kristen Stewart, who also wrote the screenplay. It features Imogen Poots in the lead role, supported by a cast that includes Thora Birch, Jim Belushi, Tom Sturridge, Earl Cave, and Michael Epp. The production was a collaboration between companies from the United States, Latvia, France, and Switzerland.

Produced with a budget of 7 million USD, the movie has received generally positive feedback. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 6.4/10 based on 2,300 votes, while on TMDB it has a score of 6.7/10 from 95 votes. Film critics gave the movie a higher rating of 7/10 across 102 reviews.