Treading Water

2001
1h 34m

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Casey has rejected her privileged upbringing and restores old boats for a living. She lives with her beautiful social worker girlfriend Alex in what seems like a cozy new life until her stuf... Read allCasey has rejected her privileged upbringing and restores old boats for a living. She lives with her beautiful social worker girlfriend Alex in what seems like a cozy new life until her stuffy family demands that she come home for Christmas - without Alex.Casey has rejected her privileged upbringing and restores old boats for a living. She lives with her beautiful social worker girlfriend Alex in what seems like a cozy new life until her stuffy family demands that she come home for Christmas - without Alex.

Director
- Lauren Himmelvo
Writers
- Lauren Himmelvo
- Julia Hollinger
Stars

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IMDb RATING

5.5/10

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YOUR RATING

Director
- Lauren Himmelvo
Writers
- Lauren Himmelvo
- Julia Hollinger
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 4 wins & 1 nomination total

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Featured review

10/10

Excellent Movie about Love and Relationships

This movie just felt very true to life. I liked the ending which seemed to resolve naturally without any big moments but with a lot of little moments coming together. You could tell it is an honest love story. It doesn't matter what the 'sexual orientation' of the main characters are, it still a story about love and understanding.

There were a lot of scenes that involved the family. The setting is during what for some people is a very stressful time. Namely "the holidays." Christmas to be precise.

Like most good films, this one addresses issues of love, fitting in, expectations, and can't-be-overcome biases. In the end Alexandra and Casey make a choice for each other, knowing that love is difficult, and about giving. Well done.