Washington DC, May 20 -- Actors Heidi Gardner and William H Macy are set to headline the upcoming indie dramedy feature 'The Swimming Lesson', directed by filmmaker Casey Twenter, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Production on the film is scheduled to begin this summer in Gardner's hometown of Kansas City.

'The Swimming Lesson' follows Tay, played by Gardner, a single mother who leaves behind her complicated life in Los Angeles and returns to her childhood home. She soon becomes involved in a custody battle over her son Albee, an autistic child who loves the ocean but is terrified of swimming.

Macy will portray Leonard, Tay's foul-mouthed father, whose harsh demeanour hides his loyalty and affection for his daughter and grandson. ...