Islander (2006) (original) (raw)
Synopsis
After a tragic accident at sea, Eben Cole loses his family, friends and stature in his island fishing community. He returns to the island an outcast but determined to win back the way of life he fought so hard to protect. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Maine coast, Islander captures the grit and integrity of this hard working community and celebrates man's unerring need for redemption.
Cast
Popular reviews
Islander has some great performances, particularly Thomas Hilbreth, and looks into a community that I personally haven’t really seen in film. This film feels very much a labor of love. I caught this streaming awhile back but sought out a dvd copy for bonus features and there wasn’t a lot but more than I expected. I thought it was interesting how one crucial scene had to change because of local superstitions, and the way it is in the film I think works much more effectively than how it was originally planned.