United Kingdom / Oct 12, 2024 / BFI London Film Festival
2h 1min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
Set amidst the backdrop of the iconic Manchester skyline, Danny, fresh out of prison into the tough reality of supported housing and dealing with the mental health issues that have shaped him. Whilst he attempts to get his life back on track a chance encounter with past love Laura shines a light in the dark – but will this hint of romance offer a shot at redemption or lead him on a path to tragedy?
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Vincent Davies | John |
| Leah Salmon | Emma |
| Tahlia Cherry | Sarah |
| Thomas Ende | Gavin |
| Ben Toye | Tony |
| Christine Barton-Brown | Kath |
| Wendy Patterson | Babs |
| Barney Thompson | Andy |
| Mike Hilton | Steve |
| David Males | Jeff |
| Gemma Louise Nuttall | Prostitute |
| Junior Akinola | Aiden |
| Keane Sudworth | Ryan |
| Umar Ali | Jay |
| Christopher Hollinshead | Vic |
| Christopher Frawley | Cam |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Treading Water |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Big North Films |
| Release date | 25 aprile 2025 |
| Production | Ben Toye |
| Writer | Gino Evans |
| Editing | Tom Majerski |
| Cinematography | Sam Cronin, Tilly Garland |
| Assistant directors | Gino Evans |
| Camera operators | Sam Cronin, Tilly Garland |
| Additional photography | Sam Cronin, Tilly Garland |
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| Production design | Cameron Coles |
| Art direction | Cameron Coles |
| Set decoration | Cameron Coles |
| Music | Dan Baboulene, Andrew Layfield, Alex Gregson, Ksenia Placińska |
| Sound | Dan Baboulene, Andrew Layfield, Alex Gregson, Ksenia Placińska |
| Costume design | Alexandra Jackson |
| Makeup | Alexandra Jackson |
| Hairstyling | Alexandra Jackson |
Release dates
Premiere
Ukraine / Oct 29, 2024 / Molodist Kyiv International Film Festival
Limited release
United Kingdom / Apr 25, 2025
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