Soundtracks from Swim to Me

At home, Estela warms a remedy and applies it to Julia, reassuring her as music plays; Julia confirms it’s helping.

At a shop entrance, Estela buys cigarettes and trades light banter with the clerk; a dog barks disapprovingly at smoking.

On the phone, Estela learns her mother needs hip surgery. Julia appears, anxious; Estela ushers her back toward bed while TV plays

Estela walks to the store.

After hearing her mother woke from anesthesia, Estela shows Julia a protective charm “against falling in love.” A doorbell interrupts.

Birthday/holiday party in full swing with loud music; Estela works the gathering and receives a late-night beer invite from Carlos as guests gossip.

Estela puts on Julia’s favorite song; family and guests dance until the televised New Year’s countdown begins.

Midnight: hugs and toasts as “The Air That I Breathe” plays; Estela exchanges greetings while Mara and Cristóbal search the house for Julia.

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