Abandoned
In 1989 the trimaran Rose Noelle set sail from Picton, New Zealand, bound for Tonga with four crew. After a freak wave capsized the yacht, they drifted for 119 days before landing on Great Barrier Island.
Release Year
2016
Runtime
86 min
Audience Score
6.0
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Adventure
Story Snapshot
In 1989 the trimaran Rose Noelle set sail from Picton, New Zealand, bound for Tonga with four crew. After a freak wave capsized the yacht, they drifted for 119 days before landing on Great Barrier Island.
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Abandoned is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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