Centers on Cece, a single mother battling poverty and eviction while raising a sick son. Her brother Dante, fresh from prison, returns, mirroring Cece's struggles.
"Drowning" tells the compelling story of Cece Silveria, a single mother fighting to make ends meet in an economically depressed neighborhood. Her life is a constant battle against eviction, poverty, and the challenges of raising her medically fragile son, Max. The return of her brother Dante, fresh out of prison, adds to her already heavy load. Dante's struggle to reintegrate into society and leave his criminal past behind is fraught with obstacles, mirroring the struggles his sister faces daily. Their story unfolds against the backdrop of a small town community marked by hardship and resilience. As Cece and Dante navigate the complexities of their new reality, they must confront the ghosts of their past and the harsh truths of their present circumstances. The narrative delves deep into themes of redemption, family dynamics, and the harsh reality of life on the margins of society. "Drowning" is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the enduring power of family bonds in the face of life's greatest challenges.
CECILIA "CECE" SILVERIA is a single mother trying to scrape by financially. She teaches as a substitute by day and cocktails the casino floor for tips at night - all in an effort to provide for her diabetic eight year old son, MAX.
Her older brother, DANTE SILVERIA, has been recently released from prison after serving seven years. Cece offers him to stay, while he attempts to reacclimatize into society. The two siblings have history and differences are raw, but Cece's efforts (sometimes failing) are always aimed to provide a better life for for Max.
With Dante expecting a large payout that isn't delivered upon his release, matched with Cece's substitute teacher opportunities drying up, her insurance won't cover Max's expensive medication, overdue bills, and an impending eviction, Cece problems seem insurmountable.
She feels stuck. With no way to make things better for herself and her family...
That is until Dante's former criminal partner, JULIAN 'JUKES' FRANKLIN, offers up an opportunity to get Dante's pocket full and Cece's head above water: it'll just take robbing a drug stash house.
As the potential windfall seems too good to be true- the trio go through with the heist, but once on their victory lap, Cece and Dante are quick to discover they have kicked the hornets nest of ring-leader TOMMY NUTS and his very dangerous business associates.
With an explosive ending inspired by the showdown of the classic Western, the "inspired by true events" story will leave audiences reeling, wondering was the cost of what was lost worth Cece trying to turn a negative situation into a positive future for her son...
