---
title: "Drifter"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/drifter-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1025802
imdb_id: "tt26389817"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 79
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 13
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Drifter (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/drifter-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Drifter is a 2023 film that explores the personal development of a young man navigating life in a new environment. The story begins when Moritz moves to Berlin to be with his boyfriend. Shortly after his arrival, his partner abandons him, leaving Moritz to navigate the city on his own. As he finds himself alone in the large urban setting, he begins a journey that exposes him to a wide range of queer experiences. Throughout this process, he connects with a new circle of queer friends. These relationships play a critical role in his development, as they provide him with the space to explore and form his own ideas regarding sexuality and masculinity. By engaging with this community, Moritz is eventually able to cultivate a clearer sense of his own self-identity. The film focuses on his transition from isolation to finding a supportive social network that aids in his personal growth and understanding of himself within the context of the city.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young man finds himself abandoned in Berlin after following his boyfriend to the city."

### Why Watch
- Explores a wide range of queer experiences
- Features a journey toward self-identity

### Caveats & Content Note
- The protagonist is abandoned early in the story
- Set entirely within a large unfamiliar city
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with themes of abandonment, sexuality, and developing a personal self-identity.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, urban, character-driven

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | YouTube TV, Dekkoo, Dekkoo Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Dekkoo | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, BFI Player |
| **Canada (CA)** | Dekkoo | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Hannes Hirsch
- **Networks / Studios**: Jost Hering Filmproduktion, Salzgeber & Co. Medien, Milieufilm

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Lorenz Hochhuth** as *Moritz*
- **Cino Djavid** as *Noah*
- **Gustav Schmidt** as *Jonas*
- **Oscar Hoppe** as *Stefan*
- **Aviran Edri** as *Daniel*
- **Cat Jugravu** as *Kasi*
- **Alexandre Karim Howard** as *Ron*
- **Rabea Egg** as *Anna*
- **Marie Tragousti** as *Eleftheria*
- **Panpi Goni Fréneau** as *Alexis*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film Drifter released?
The film Drifter was released in 2023, with a US release date listed in 2024.

### Q: What is the genre of Drifter?
The film is categorized as a drama.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 19 minutes.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The story is set in Berlin.

### Q: What initiates the main plot of the film?
The plot begins when Moritz follows his boyfriend to Berlin and is subsequently abandoned by him.

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