Drifter
Synopsis
In a forgotten desert town, a solitary racetrack janitor with a gift for drifting is haunted by his tragic past. Given a single chance to compete at a pro drifting event, he discovers his raw talent is useless without the one thing he's always avoided: connection with others. Under a hardened mentor, he must learn to trust his found family and transform his untamed, lonely art into a dangerous dance of partnership, or be consumed and controlled by the past he's desperate to escape.
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DRIFTER Trailer | TIFF 2026
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-07-22
Top Cast
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Sung Kang
Tree
Adam Lizotte-Zeisler
James Pumphrey
Dusty
Tamara Braun
Rosie
Emelia Hartford
Amelia
Rutledge Wood
Cody
Daijiro Yoshihara
Chelsea DeNofa
Ryan Tuerck
Luke Fink
Larry Chen
Self
Gregory Cruz
Lantana
Shane Johnson
Boston
Jully Lee
Mother
McCaleb Burnett
Sal
Jo Sung
Father
Michael Nehring
Bennett
Myk Alba
Drit Competition Fan
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sung Kang
- Screenplay & Story
- Sung Kang, Ted Chung, Aaron Strongoni
- Original Title
- Drifter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Korean
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Production Studios
- Raison D’Etre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sung Kang
Sung Kang, Ted Chung, Aaron Strongoni
Department Leadership Roster
Sung Kang
Director
Sung Kang
Writer
Ted Chung
Writer
Aaron Strongoni
Writer
Eliza Coleman
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drifter
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What is Drifter about?
In a forgotten desert town, a solitary racetrack janitor with a gift for drifting is haunted by his tragic past. Given a single chance to compete at a pro drifting event, he discovers his raw talent is useless without the one thing he's always avoided: connection with others. Under a hardened mentor, he must learn to trust his found family and transform his untamed, lonely art into a dangerous dance of partnership, or be consumed and controlled by the past he's desperate to escape.
Who directed Drifter?
Drifter was directed by Sung Kang.
Who stars in Drifter?
The principal cast of Drifter includes Sung Kang, Adam Lizotte-Zeisler, James Pumphrey, Tamara Braun, Emelia Hartford.
When was Drifter released and how long is it?
Drifter was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 27m.