Treading Water
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lauren Himmel
- Original Title
- Treading Water
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
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Lauren Himmel
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What is Treading Water about?
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.
Who directed Treading Water?
Treading Water was directed by Lauren Himmel.
Who stars in Treading Water?
The principal cast of Treading Water includes Angela Redman, Nina Landey, Annette Miller, Robert Harte, Shawn Nee.
When was Treading Water released and how long is it?
Treading Water was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.