Year: 2024 (August)
Genre:
Drama / Thriller
Director:
Jonathan Zaurin
Stars:
Suzanne Fulton, Michael Coombes, Pete Bird, Dean Kilbey, Darren James King, Nick Cornwall, Joe Nurse, Corinne Strickett, Stacey Coleman, Leigh Barwell, Ayvianna Snow, Ben Manning, Thomas Lee Rutter ...
Storyline:
They didn’t ask for grief... But now it’s the only thing they understand.
Derelict follows Abigail, a young woman grappling with the death of her father, withdrawing further into isolation as she struggles to connect with the world around her. Elsewhere, Matt is jolted by the sudden return of his estranged brother—forcing him to confront old wounds and personal failings.
When Abigail and Matt’s lives intersect, what begins as an accidental encounter unfolds into a subtle yet powerful exchange—two people adrift in their own pain, unintentionally shaping each other's paths through fleeting connection and quiet recognition.
As their lives spiral inward and outward, Derelict explores how grief reverberates—not in grand gestures, but in the small silences, missed calls, late-night confessions, and the spaces between what’s said.
This is not a story of healing, but of enduring—of facing loss without answers, and moving forward through the weight of what remains.
Similar movies to Derelict
If you appreciate intimate, performance-driven indie films about grief and personal struggle, Derelict belongs beside:
Manchester by the Sea (2016) – The burden of loss and emotional paralysis.
The Lost Daughter (2021) – Quiet unraveling of identity and regret.
A Ghost Story (2017) – Grief, time, and haunting presence.
💡 Like these, Derelict leans into stillness, mood, and human complexity, offering a slow-burn experience that resonates long after the credits roll.
📌 Final Thoughts
With its minimalist storytelling, emotionally layered performances, and an atmosphere that breathes silence and sorrow, Derelict is a poetic and haunting character study, where grief isn’t overcome—it’s carried.
Broken by different pasts.
Bound by what they’ve both lost.
Which of these films have you seen? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
