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Following his release from prison, Danny tries to take control of the mental health issues that have shaped his life. Will a chance encounter with a former flame offer him the possibility of love and redemption? Unfolding against the iconic Manchester skyline, Treading Water looks with both honesty and compassion at the lack of opportunity afforded to many people in parts of society. A brutally realistic portrait of those dealing with addiction and mental health struggles, tackling tough subject matters with heart, humour and most importantly, hope.
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00:00Sometimes I feel so desperate, it's like my brain throbs.
00:09Give me a few minutes, please.
00:11This is Danny. He's going to be moving into the house.
00:15I used to fancy you, you know, big time.
00:18Did you?
00:19Birthday bunks, innit?
00:20Who's birthday?
00:22Birthday shots!
00:24Right up the arse!
00:26Birthday!
00:27Get your arse out!
00:28Does your mum know what you do?
00:33I think she just blocks it out.
00:39Hi! You must be Gavin.
00:41Yes, I am. Pleased to meet you.
00:44That was a good, firm handshake.
00:48What's your name, mate?
00:49What's your name?
00:50Hey, she's a good girl, isn't she?
00:52Bye.
00:55Be kind to her.
00:58Cater.
01:00It's all in it.
01:03Laura!
01:05I adore you.
01:07You are both going!
01:09Cary!
01:10Guns and this!
01:11Shut up!
01:12Things just come into my head.
01:13My horrible thoughts.
01:16I remember I'll know you.
01:18Laura!
01:20Laura!
01:21Get out!
01:23Donny, I'm serious.
01:24Let him see me.
01:25Donny!
01:26It's your mummy's friend.
01:27Go in the bedroom, of course.
01:29I like you, you know.
01:31Yeah, I know.
01:33Oh!
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