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Treading Water
Casey has rejected her privileged upbringing and restores old boats for a living. She lives a cozy life with her beautiful social worker girlfriend Alex until her stuffy family demands that she come home for Christmas – without Alex. Casey is a longshorewoman who seems to have everything she wants; she and her girlfriend Alex are very much in love. But there’s nothing like the holidays to bring out the drama of the average family. Casey lives just across the bay from her upper crust New England family. The proximity seems no accident: Casey can’t quite let go, despite her family’s judgmental and inescapable hold on her otherwise independent and unconventional life. When the family reunites for Christmas, the unwrapping of presents takes a back seat to the unraveling of emotions.
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Plot Summary
A Polish woman living in London is haunted by her past and struggles to maintain her new life. She gets entangled in a dangerous situation involving her former lover and a mysterious crime, forcing her to confront her deepest fears and make difficult choices.
Critical Reception
Treading Water received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Krystyna Janda. Some noted its slow pacing, but generally, it was seen as a compelling psychological thriller with a strong European sensibility.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and Krystyna Janda's captivating performance.
Some reviewers found the plot intricate but occasionally convoluted.
The film effectively explores themes of guilt, memory, and identity.
Google audience: Audience reception data for 'Treading Water' on Google is not readily available, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
The film was shot primarily in London, which provided a distinct contrast to the typical Polish settings of many films by director Ryszard Bugajski.
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