Deserted (2016): Cast & Plot
Deserted is a 2016 drama thriller directed by Ashley Avis, starring Mischa Barton as Jae, Jackson Davis and Winter Ave Zoli. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Ashley Avis
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Alchemy Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Deserted About?
The premise of Deserted without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After being released from prison for killing her mother, twenty-four-year-old Jae reluctantly returns to her childhood home in Ridgecrest. Seeking escape, she joins her brother on a road trip to Death Valley. However, their journey leads them to become hopelessly lost in the breathtaking yet harsh landscape of Death Valley, testing their relationship and forcing them to confront their past.
Deserted Cast & Characters
Mischa Barton leads the cast as Jae, with Jackson Davis as Robin and Winter Ave Zoli as Rosemary. Directed by Ashley Avis; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ashley Avis
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Mischa Barton as Jae - Jackson Davis as Robin
- Winter Ave Zoli as Rosemary
- Dana Rosendorff as Heather
Also Starring in Deserted
· 11 more- Kelly Brannigan Jasmine
- Jake Busey Clay
- Sebastian Bach Archer
- Gerry Bednob Lizard
- Trent Ford Troy
- Michael Milford Dax
- Tyler Sellers Wade
- Lance Henriksen Hopper
- Alfred Rubin Thompson Officer
- Annunziata Gianzero Barmaid
- Heidi James Calico
More from Ashley Avis
More films directed by Ashley Avis, best-rated first: Black Beauty, The Lamb and Adolescence.
Deserted Plot Summary
What happens in Deserted from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Ridgecrest, California, Jae, a twenty-four-year-old woman, is released from prison for the murder of her mother seven years earlier. She is reunited with her older brother, Robin, at their childhood home and immediately confronts the memories that still haunt that place.
When Jae learns that Robin will soon join a desert music festival, Burn the Moon, in Death Valley, with his girlfriend Rosemary and her friends Heather and Jasmine, she decides to tag along.
Full summary
The whole story of Deserted, scene by scene
Deserted Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Deserted.
How Well Do You Know Deserted?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the protagonist who is released from prison at the start of the film?
Deserted Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Death Valley” and “데저티드”.
- Also known as
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- Death Valley
- 데저티드
- Испытание пустыней
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Deserted FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Deserted, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Deserted?
Deserted runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Deserted released?
Deserted was released on September 15, 2016.
Who directed Deserted?
Deserted was directed by Ashley Avis.
More films by Ashley Avis Who is in the cast of Deserted?
Deserted stars Mischa Barton as Jae, Jackson Davis as Robin and Winter Ave Zoli as Rosemary, among 15 credited actors.
Does Deserted have a post-credit scene?
No. Deserted has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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