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A Time to Swim

20171h 22mMovieDocumentary

In the suburbs of Montreal, Mutang is a family man. But in Malaysia, he was a voice of resistance for the indigenous peoples of Sarawak. The documentary A TIME TO SWIM follows Mutang as he returns home for the first time since his exile in…

DirectorAshley Duong
WritersRichard Spiegel·Ashley Duong
ProducersKatarina Soukup·Ashley Duong

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NFBNFB
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ashley Duong

NU
Noeli Urud
Narrator

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A Time to Swim — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Time to Swim?

A Time to Swim is streaming on NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Time to Swim on Netflix?

No, A Time to Swim is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on NFB.

Is A Time to Swim on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A Time to Swim isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on NFB instead.

Where can I watch A Time to Swim for free?

A Time to Swim is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.