Treacle

Evelyn, an aging former dancer, seemingly spends her days alone. When an old friend calls, it stirs something long buried within her. As the past resurfaces, we witness the moment her then-husband, Andy Miller, strikes her. Instead of hiding from her past, Evelyn chooses to confront it. She searches through a memory box, each object unlocking a new memory. These fragments reveal a young, radiant dancer who finds solace in the spotlight and falls for the dangerous allure of Andy. Their intoxicating romance quickly spirals as Andy’s dark affiliations begin to consume them both. As Evelyn’s memories unfold, her relationship with Andy deteriorates. Isolated from friends and family, the young Evelyn loses herself in the name of love. Thankfully, she eventually finds a way out with the help of DC Whitefield. Now, decades later, Evelyn sees herself in Mia, a young dancer on the cusp of success, and is determined to ensure Mia doesn’t follow the same path.