Driftwood
“Sometimes being rescued is worse then being left to die.”
Synopsis
When Sarah walks alone along the desolate beach one day she find an unconscious man, who has been brought to land by the waves. When he awakens he doesn't remember anything. He has no name and no past. His dependence lies on Sarah. A role that makes her forget her loneliness and she decides to therefore lie about their situation... She says that they are situated on an island, where no one can reach them. From now, his life lies in her hands.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ronan O'Leary
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard M. Waring
- Original Score
- John Cameron
- Original Title
- Driftwood
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Setanta, Blue Dolphin Film Distribution, Deadwood Limited, Goldcrest Films International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ronan O'Leary
Richard M. Waring
John Cameron
Billy Williams
Malcolm Cooke
Mary Breen-Farrelly, Guy Collins, John Quested
Department Leadership Roster
Ronan O'Leary
Director
John Cameron
Original Music Composer
Billy Williams
Director of Photography
Mary Breen-Farrelly
Producer
Malcolm Cooke
Editor
Tim Hutchinson
Production Design
Bronwen Casson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Driftwood
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What is Driftwood about?
When Sarah walks alone along the desolate beach one day she find an unconscious man, who has been brought to land by the waves. When he awakens he doesn't remember anything. He has no name and no past. His dependence lies on Sarah. A role that makes her forget her loneliness and she decides to therefore lie about their situation... She says that they are situated on an island, where no one can reach them. From now, his life lies in her hands.
Who directed Driftwood?
Driftwood was directed by Ronan O'Leary.
Who stars in Driftwood?
The principal cast of Driftwood includes James Spader, Anne Brochet, Barry McGovern, Anna Massey, Aiden Grennell.
When was Driftwood released and how long is it?
Driftwood was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Driftwood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Driftwood was composed by John Cameron.
Is Driftwood based on a book or true story?
Driftwood is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard M. Waring".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Driftwood?
Driftwood holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).