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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This movie gives a good idea of the state of Irish cinema today. Anne Brochet gave an interesting performance with a very French accent--one of the annoying factors in a film set in Ireland. One can understand if the castaway had a French accent but not a character who is supposed to be a denizen of Ireland. James Spader gives an uninspired performance.The minor roles were were well played.The most uplifting part of the film was the song at the end which was better than the rest of the film.
DRIFTWOOD is an outstanding movie focusing on a woman's point of view about men, sex and having a "fantasy man" as a captive in every sense of the word. The acting is superb...James Spader is very believable as an injured sailor rescued by a lonely artist who, unfortunately, is quite mad. Women will appreciate how the camera focuses on the beauty of a man's body and sexual pleasures from a woman's perspective (refreshing!!). The actress playing "Sarah" is absolutely wonderful in a difficult, demanding character study of a woman tormented by the ghosts of her past who seeks only to find love---no matter what it takes. This film is sure to become an "art film" favorite, especially among women who have always dreamed of having a beautiful lover on a remote island, albeit with a different outcome. Enjoy...
I thought that this movie was lovely, it had a great plot and the actors did their jobs well. I don't think that this was a slow movie. I would suggest that any human watch Driftwood if they want to see a beautiful yet tragic film.
I liked this movie.The acting was good and the story believable.The woman had a morbid fear of abandonment and intended to keep the man at all costs.The man's amnesia, though never explained, was credible, and so was his desire to leave.Their sexual relationship was understandable and probably inevitable.The story unfolded naturally, and I cared about the characters. I was never bored and never felt that the action was too slow. It held my interest.I found the epilogue believable, ironic, likely, and haunting.
