The Islanders

Set in the near future, this comedy drama takes place on an isolated island that is gradually sinking into the ocean. A thirty-year-old woman named Gaëlle provides care for a small group of elderly residents. The arrival of five travelers on a sailboat initially brings a sense of joy and vitality back to the community. However, the situation turns grim as the older inhabitants begin to die one by one, leading Gaëlle to question the true motives of the newcomers.

The film was written and directed by Alantė Kavaitė and is a joint production between France and Finland. The cast features Nadia Tereszkiewicz in the lead role of Gaëlle, appearing alongside Daphné Patakia, Dali Benssalah, Miou-Miou, Patrick Chesnais, and Jean-Claude Drouot. It was produced by Antoine Simkine, Stéphanie Carreras, and Philippe Pujo through production companies including Wild Bunch and the Finnish Film Foundation. Following its release on March 26, 2025, the movie received a rating of 6.2/10 on TMDB based on 10 votes.