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Islander

2006 · 100 min

A somber, grounded drama of guilt and community, set against a rugged coastal backdrop, with a quiet, determined pull toward redemption.

Overview: 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.

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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: redemption
guilt
isolation
family
survival
Places: small town
sea
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Scale	Value	0 to 10
Action	3
Horror	1
Humour	2
Realism	8
Romance	2
Tension	5
Darkness	6
Complexity	5
Emotional weight	7

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Genres: drama
Directed by: Ian McCrudden
Written by: Ian McCrudden, Thomas Hildreth
Starring: Amy Jo Johnson, Thomas Hildreth, Philip Baker Hall, James Parks, Mark Kiely, Judy Prescott, Ron Canada, Larry Pine
Runtime: 100 min
Country: United States of America
Languages: English

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