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Volcanic Island Thriller: Missing Man Sparks Investigation

1/29/2026

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Story summary

Islands, directed by Jan-Ole Gerster, is a slow-burn thriller about Tom, a seaside tennis pro played by Sam Riley.
The plot centers on Tom's interactions with Anne and Dave, a wealthy couple who project their issues onto him.
When Dave goes missing, a police investigation follows.
Islands is set on a volcanic island and is in English and Spanish, running 2 hours and 3 minutes and currently in theaters.

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Story summary

Islands, directed by Jan-Ole Gerster, is a slow-burn thriller about Tom, a seaside tennis pro played by Sam Riley.
The plot centers on Tom's interactions with Anne and Dave, a wealthy couple who project their issues onto him.
When Dave goes missing, a police investigation follows.
Islands is set on a volcanic island and is in English and Spanish, running 2 hours and 3 minutes and currently in theaters.