Treading Water

Set against the backdrop of the iconic Manchester skyline, Gino Evans’s impressive feature debut offers a realistic portrait of the realities of contemporary British life.

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Credits

  • Director-screenwriter

    Gino Evans

  • With

    Joe Gill, Becky Bowe, Darryl Clark

  • UK 2024. 121min

  • Courtesy of

    Big North Films

  • Language

    English

Introduction

Following his release from prison, Danny tries to take control of the mental health issues that have shaped his life. However, an encounter with a former flame evolves into tragic obsession. Treading Water looks with compassion and bracing realism at the lack of opportunity afforded to many people in British society. It’s a fascinating portrait of a changing city and evidence of an authentic Northern voice.

Jason Wood

Content warning

Contains sexual scenes, graphic violence, distressing scenes and drug use.

How to book

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