Treading Water
Watch TrailerAlex returns to his coastal hometown after a decade away. His father, owner of a small shipyard, is seriously ill, and the family business is on the verge of collapse. Reuniting with his former love Sarah, now married with a daughter, forces Alex to re-examine all his life choices. This 2025 drama explores themes of duty, forgiveness, and the impossibility of returning to the past. Director Anna Petrova crafts an intimate story where time itself becomes the antagonist, set against the soundtrack of breaking waves and the scent of sea salt. The characters struggle to find balance between family responsibility and their own unfulfilled dreams.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2025 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Gino Evans |
| Runtime | 121 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.0/10 (1 votes) |
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Anna Petrova constructs the narrative through minimalist dialogue and lingering shots, where facial expressions and pauses carry more meaning than words. The camera frequently focuses on details—a frayed rope, an old photograph, sea foam on rocks.
Those who appreciate slow-burning character studies will find a deeply resonant emotional core here. What lingers is a quiet melancholy and the realization that some wounds don't heal but merely grow less sharp with time. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Gino Evans
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