The story follows Pip, a young girl, and her mother who are struggling to cope with the tragic loss of Pip’s father and brother. While spending time at a beach in Safe Harbour , they meet an artist who helps them begin the process of healing and moving forward with their lives. Key Perspectives

Many viewers highlight the beachside location, set outside of San Francisco , as one of the film's strongest points, noting that the "waves and surging in the background" provide a lovely atmosphere.

“The Beachside Setting, On The Pacfic Ocean Outside Of San Francisco Makes For A Lovely Location. The Story Is Predictable & Quite Bad, The Acting Feels Dry..But Despite All This, The Beachside Scenes... Kept Me Vaguely Interested.” Rotten Tomatoes Safe Harbour (Video 2007)

Performance reviews are mixed. While some found Brad Johnson to be a solid lead, Melissa Gilbert's performance was criticized by some as "unbelievable" in the lead role, with particular focus on an inconsistent accent.

“I really liked the beach location scenes. They added some much needed brightness to take your mind off of Melissa Gilberts depressing portrayal.” IMDb