The Gymnast


1h 39m 2006

Brief Synopsis

Chronicles the journey two women take to grow and to find newfound strength together. Jane, a 43-year-old masseuse, was once an Olympic gymnast until an accident forced her early retirement. Unhappily married, she is drawn back to the gym where she meets gymnastics instructor Nicole and her gorgeous

Film Details

Also Known As
Gymnast
Genre
Drama
Romance
Release Date
2006

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 39m

Synopsis

Chronicles the journey two women take to grow and to find newfound strength together. Jane, a 43-year-old masseuse, was once an Olympic gymnast until an accident forced her early retirement. Unhappily married, she is drawn back to the gym where she meets gymnastics instructor Nicole and her gorgeous student Serena, a 28-year old lesbian--together they form an aerial dance troupe. While training for an audition in Las Vegas, Jane develops an undeniable attraction to Serena, putting both women's commitment to their work to the test, and forcing them to make hard decisions.

Film Details

Also Known As
Gymnast
Genre
Drama
Romance
Release Date
2006

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 39m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of Best American Narrative Feature and HBO Outstanding First Narrative Feature at the 2006 Outfest Film Festival.

Released in United States 2006

Released in United States on Video September 18, 2007

Released in United States June 2006

Released in United States July 2006

Shown at San Francisco International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival (US Features) June 15-25, 2006.

Released in United States 2006

Released in United States on Video September 18, 2007

Released in United States July 2006 (Shown at Outfest: Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival July 6-17, 2006.)

Shown at Outfest: Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival July 6-17, 2006.

Released in United States June 2006 (Shown at San Francisco International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival (US Features) June 15-25, 2006.)

Winner of the Audience Award for Best Feature Film at the 2006 San Francisco International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival.