Safe Harbour

Set in contemporary times, the film follows a family dealing with loss, mental health struggles, and the process of healing. It engages with current themes such as caregiver burnout, homelessness, and community-based support through local institutions. The events unfold in an urban, modern setting without anchoring to a specific historical year.

Safe Harbour sits by the Pacific Ocean in San Francisco, a calm retreat where Pip and Ophelia navigate grief. The home blends compassionate care with the social dynamics of a supportive community. The plot expands beyond the rest home to downtown San Francisco via the Wexler Centre, and touches on Auckland, New Zealand, through Matt's backstory.

🕊️ Grief

The narrative centers on the deaths of Pip's father and brother and how each character copes with loss. Ophelia's survivor's guilt and Pip's longing for stability are central to the emotional arc. Healing emerges through connection, care from others, and shared moments of vulnerability.

🧭 Relationships & Boundaries

Romance, friendship, and manipulation intersect as Ophelia and Pip form bonds with Matt while Andrea's scheme complicates trust. The story examines boundaries, consent, and the impact of deceit on family dynamics. The choices characters make redefine their sense of loyalty and belonging.

🌊 Resilience & Renewal

Despite crises, Ophelia and the chosen family find strength to move forward. The Wexler Centre represents renewed purpose through volunteering and service, and Ophelia's marriage to Matt signals a fresh start. The seaside setting repeatedly frames resilience as a hopeful current that carries the characters toward a new life.