Treading Water

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Treading Water

2024

2h 1m

Drama

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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. Set against the backdrop of the iconic Manchester skyline, Treading Water looks with compassion and bracing realism at the lack of opportunity afforded to many people in British society.

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

Evans’ film sounds hopeless but isn’t and doesn’t abandon Danny, even if his hope is barely a flicker and never a flame. For those who cherish the guttural realism of a Ken Loach film, “Treading Water” will be a must.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 3, 2025

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Cath Clarke

Guardian

Gill gives a very good performance, his eyes telling the story of Danny’s shame and humiliation.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 15, 2025

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Lisa Giles-Keddie

HeyUGuys

With powerful performances and an intriguing aspect at its heart, Treading Water is an energetic authentic and compelling film edge that instinctively pleads with us to avoid labelling those in recovery.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 15, 2025

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Tina Kakadelis

Beyond the Cinerama Dome

Treading Water wants Danny, Laura, and the viewer to know that community and human connection are the answer to the high tides of our lives.

Aug 13, 2025

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Terry Staunton

Radio Times

The unrelenting grimness may make some viewers want to look away from the screen at times, but Evans has genuine compassion for his desperate characters.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 24, 2025

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

Shot in Manchester, the film has an earthy, documentary style that's infused with humour and personality.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 25, 2025

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Gino Evans

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Danny

Becky Bowe

Laura

Darren Connolly

Warren

Darryl Clark

Rob

Elianne Byrne

Janet

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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. Set against the backdrop of the iconic Manchester skyline, Treading Water looks with compassion and bracing realism at the lack of opportunity afforded to many people in British society.

Director: Gino Evans
Producer: Ben Toye
Screenwriter: Gino Evans, Gino Evans
Distributor: Gravitas Ventures
Production Co: Big North Films
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 12, 2025
Runtime: 2h 1m

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