Every so often, a little film slips its moorings and drifts into the awards conversation almost unnoticed. , the latest indie drama from director Elena Voss, is exactly that kind of sleeper hit. And while the only way many of us have seen it so far is via the ubiquitous DVDSCR copies circulating online, it’s already generating the kind of whisper-quiet hype that leads to distribution deals and surprise nominations.

Cinematographer Priya Khanna (working on a micro-budget) makes the most of real open-water shooting. Even in a grainy DVDSCR, the shots of bioluminescence in the wake or a blood-red sunset over the Azores are stunning.

Includes legendary French actor Pierre Richard , who plays a key role at 91 years of age.

Unlike "CAM" versions (recorded with a camera in a theater), a DVDSCR offered professional-grade video and audio quality, despite the occasional warning text on the screen.

In the mid-2000s to early 2010s, searching for "Sailing Home DVDSCR" was common for a few reasons: