Treading Water

Year: 2001

Runtime: 94 mins

Language: English

Director: Lauren Himmel

Drama

Casey, a former privileged New Englander, now restores old boats and works as a longshorewoman. She shares a cozy home with her social‑worker girlfriend Alex, but her judgmental family summons her for Christmas—without Alex—unearthing old tensions. The holiday reunion forces Casey to face her family's expectations and lingering emotions.

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