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| Tom Hildreth | ... |
Eben Cole
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| Amy Jo Johnson | ... |
Cheryl
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| Philip Baker Hall | ... |
Popper
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| James Parks | ... |
Pokey
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| Mark Kiely | ... |
Jimmy
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| Larry Pine | ... |
Old Man Cole
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| Judy Prescott | ... |
Emily Bess
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| Ron Canada | ... |
T. Hardy
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Mary Lou Bagley | ... |
Doreen
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Ed Conway | ... |
Karl
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Emma Ford | ... |
Sara
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Zack Batchelder | ... |
Wyatt Bess
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Patricia Randell | ... |
Wilma
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Walter Day | ... |
John John
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Dick Barron | ... |
Maynard
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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. Written by Renee Tsao
The acting is decent, the story is believable, the characters are convincing, the script is mediocre, but the photography and visuals are stunning. The story is as much about life on the island as it is about the main character(s), and the plot synopsis says it all. There's nothing to "spoil". I've never lived on an island off the Maine coast or fished for lobster, or built a boat, but after watching this film I can appreciate all those things more, even if there are some inaccuracies. If you like "atmosphere" in a film, this has it. By the second hour, you can smell the lobster pots and diesel fumes. My only reason for giving it a 7 instead of 9 or 10 is the clunky script.