“Drowning” is a psychological thriller that unfolds gradually, focusing on Anna, the protagonist, who resorts to wish fulfillment as a means to escape a cycle of abuse. Lacking the self-confidence to confront her real-world torment, Anna constructs an alternate reality where she can resist. As a prostitute, Anna has endured a lifetime of abuse, exploitation, and manipulation. Emotionally detached, she must seize control of her life, find empowerment, and learn to live independently. By revisiting her childhood home, Anna confronts those who have enabled her suffering, her abusers, and her inner demons.