Drifter

A somber, slow-burning character study that immerses you in a young man's quiet struggle to outrun his past.

Directed by

Justin R Brewster

Genres

Drama

Starring

Daniel Hill, Naomi Lisner, Giovanna Hammond

Tagline

You can only run from your past for so long.

Overview

Jayden flees his abusive past, unable to deal with the tyrannic grip of his stepfather and his mother's reluctance to leave him. On the open road with no destination or plan, Jayden relies on the kindness of his friends and eventually strangers. Haunted by the demons of his past and struggling to stand on his own two feet, Jayden must confront the failures of his judgement and his overly credulous nature to turn his life around and try to break the cycle of abuse.

How it feels

Melancholic, dark and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Trauma, isolation, family, identity

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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