''Islander'' is a 2006 American drama film directed by Ian McCrudden and starring Thomas Hildreth,

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, Mark Kiely,

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, James Parks,

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Plot

Maine lobsterman Eben Cole discharges his weapon in the direction of another fishing vessel. As a result, a deckhand on the other vessel is thrown overboard and drowns. Cole goes to prison and 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

*Thomas Hildreth as Eben Cole *

as Cheryl * Mark Kiely as Jimmy *

as Old Man Cole * James Parks as Pokey *

as T. Hardy *

as Emily Bess *

as Popper *Emma Ford as Sara *Zach Batchelder as Wyatt Bess *Mackenzie Young as Young Sara

Release

The film premiered at the

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on June 25, 2006.

Reception

The film has an 88% rating on

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based on eight reviews.

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'' gave the film a positive review and wrote, "Without spelling itself out too emphatically, pic movingly acknowledges the redeeming bonds of friendship within an enclosed community, as well as the importance of making peace with one’s decisions and moving on."

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'' also gave the film a positive review and wrote, "It's a small, plaintive, modestly made film about how one bad decision can wreck a life."

References

External links

* * {{rotten-tomatoes, 1206875-islander 2006 films 2006 drama films American drama films 2000s English-language films 2000s American films