Project Detail

Drifter

Two men reclining in a field. There is a carton of juice between them.

Synopsis

Two friends struggling with different demons find the strength to overcome the trauma each of them faces, through the human connection of those that matter most.
Wilson who is recovering from alcohol addiction and in the throes of martial conflict, is being trained for a boxing match by his best friend Chris (ex British Forces) who is secretly suffering his own battle with PTSD and going through a messy divorce.
As the story unfolds, they are taken to their limits of endurance and pushed to breaking point. As a result, they are forced to become better versions of themselves and reconcile with their partners and each other.
However, Chris has one further challenge he must now face alone.

Details

Year
2026
Type of project
Features
Running time
123 min
Format
Digital 2K
Director
Darryl Neville 1st Feature
Producer
Justin John Carroll
Co-Producer
Darryl Neville
Executive Producer
Patricia McMath
Editor
Darryl Neville, Leigh Dalton
Screenwriter
Justin John Carroll, Darryl Neville
Director of Photography
Jack Shelbourne, Leigh Dalton, Matt Rogan
Sound
Alan Joyce, Gregory Burrowes, Poe Ramon
Composer
Eimear MacCarrick
Principal cast
Justin John Carroll, Darryl Neville, Maya Lindh, Laura White, Michael O'Sullivan, Nicolas A Newman

Genre

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

A Justin John Carroll (UK), Darryl Neville (UK) and Art of Film Ltd (IE) production

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