The Current
Synopsis
Arriving on a cruise ship as though pulled by an invisible string, senior citizen Donald discovers an apparent murder scene. While searching for answers, he finds a second body, and an emergency is declared. When it becomes clear that the murderer is not of flesh and blood, that Donald is next in line to be killed and that the ship’s captain is a ferryman carrying his passengers to the afterlife, he and the other elderly tourists decide to make a break for it.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alasdair Keith Gardiner
- Screenplay & Story
- Alasdair Keith Gardiner, Joey Hitten
- Original Score
- Ben Salter
- Original Title
- The Current
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- VCA School of Film and Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alasdair Keith Gardiner
Alasdair Keith Gardiner, Joey Hitten
Ben Salter
Josh Stafield
Alasdair Keith Gardiner
Alasdair Keith Gardiner, Tessa Chung
Department Leadership Roster
Alasdair Keith Gardiner
Director
Alasdair Keith Gardiner
Writer
Alasdair Keith Gardiner
Editor
Alasdair Keith Gardiner
Producer
Tessa Chung
Producer
Josh Stafield
Director of Photography
Lina Zackariya
Production Design
Ben Salter
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Current
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Current about?
Arriving on a cruise ship as though pulled by an invisible string, senior citizen Donald discovers an apparent murder scene. While searching for answers, he finds a second body, and an emergency is declared. When it becomes clear that the murderer is not of flesh and blood, that Donald is next in line to be killed and that the ship’s captain is a ferryman carrying his passengers to the afterlife, he and the other elderly tourists decide to make a break for it.
Who directed The Current?
The Current was directed by Alasdair Keith Gardiner.
Who stars in The Current?
The principal cast of The Current includes Marty Rhone, Roy Barker, Kentaro Hara, Colin Tidey, Neal Drinnan.
When was The Current released and how long is it?
The Current was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Current?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Current was composed by Ben Salter.