
Island
Drama · Thriller · Mystery
Overview
Deeply damaged by being abandoned as a child and using fantasy as her only satisfaction, Nikki decides to track down her birth mother and take revenge. Based on the acclaimed novel by Jane Rogers.
Top Cast


Natalie Press
Natalie Press
Nikki Black
Natalie Press
Nikki Black


Colin Morgan
Colin Morgan
Calum
Colin Morgan
Calum


Janet McTeer
Janet McTeer
Phyllis
Janet McTeer
Phyllis


Tanya Franks
Tanya Franks
Ruby
Tanya Franks
Ruby
Charlotte Wontner
Charlotte Wontner
Foster Mother
Charlotte Wontner
Foster Mother


Duncan Duff
Duncan Duff
Social Worker
Duncan Duff
Social Worker
Ryan Hendrick
Ryan Hendrick
Angus
Ryan Hendrick
Angus
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