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.
Cinematography
Maine coast so beautiful it hurts.
Acting
Philip Baker Hall anchors every scene he's in.
Director
Ian McCrudden
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Filmed on Maine's Vinalhaven Island using actual fishermen as extras; director Ian McCrudden lived there for two years prepping.
The lobster industry's economic collapse in the 1990s haunts this story—Eben's fight mirrors real communities struggling against corporate fishing and conservation limits.
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