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Safe Harbour (2007): Cast & Plot

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Safe Harbour is a 2007 romantic drama directed by Bill Corcoran, starring Melissa Gilbert as Ophelia MacKenzie, Liana Liberato and Brad Johnson. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.

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Safe Harbour (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Director
Bill Corcoran
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Safe Harbour About?

The premise of Safe Harbour without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Melissa Gilbert stars in this adaptation of Danielle Steel’s bestselling novel, following a young girl named Pip and her mother as they retreat to the seaside town of Safe Harbour after the tragic loss of Pip’s father and brother. There they encounter a charismatic beach artist, whose friendship offers them a chance to begin healing and find hope.

Safe Harbour Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • based on novel
  • painter
  • artist
  • serial killer
  • jealousy
  • bed
  • embezzlement
  • bare chested male
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Cast & crew

Safe Harbour Cast & Characters

Melissa Gilbert leads the cast as Ophelia MacKenzie, with Liana Liberato as Philippa 'Pip' MacKenzie and Brad Johnson as Matt Bowles. Directed by Bill Corcoran; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Bill Corcoran

More films directed by Bill Corcoran: A Widow Seduced, A Tiny Home Christmas, Christmas in Toyland and Bad Influence.

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Plot

Safe Harbour Plot Summary

What happens in Safe Harbour from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Philippa ‘Pip’ MacKenzie, Liana Liberato, once lived as a fairly typical 13-year-old with a sunny streak, but a devastating plane crash that killed her dad Ted and her brother Chad leaves her feeling profoundly alone as she navigates life under the shadow of a grieving mother. The two of them reside in Safe Harbour, a seaside rest home by the Pacific in San Francisco, where Ophelia MacKenzie, Melissa Gilbert, is locked in a quiet battle with survivor’s guilt, appetite loss, and long hours of sleep that blur the days together.

Full summary

The whole story of Safe Harbour, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Safe Harbour?

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 Philippa "Pip" Mackenzie's pet dog?

Details

Safe Harbour Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “Danielle Steel's Safe Harbour” and “Im sicheren Hafen”.

Also known as
  • Danielle Steel's Safe Harbour
  • Im sicheren Hafen
  • 避风港
  • Danielle Steel's im sicheren Hafen
  • Danielle Steel: Biztos kikötő
  • Hora de Recomeçar
  • El encuentro
  • Rencontre à Safe Harbour
  • Danielle Steel: Přístav bezpečí
  • Bezpieczna przystań, წყნარი ნავსადგური
  • Тихая гавань
  • Danielle Steel: Porto sicuro

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Safe Harbour FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Safe Harbour, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Safe Harbour?

Safe Harbour runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was Safe Harbour released?

Safe Harbour was released on October 30, 2007.

Who directed Safe Harbour?

Safe Harbour was directed by Bill Corcoran.

More films by Bill Corcoran

Who is in the cast of Safe Harbour?

Safe Harbour stars Melissa Gilbert as Ophelia MacKenzie, Liana Liberato as Philippa 'Pip' MacKenzie and Brad Johnson as Matt Bowles, among 14 credited actors.

Does Safe Harbour have a post-credit scene?

No. Safe Harbour has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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