# Shelter (2007)

> A young California artist discovers that an intimate surfing friendship can become the courage to pursue love and a life beyond family expectations.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10508

## Facts

- Runtime: 89 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Jonah Markowitz
- Cast: Brad Rowe, Trevor Wright, Tricia Pierce, Tina Holmes, Jackson Wurth, Katie Walder, Matt Bushell, Ross Thomas
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0942384/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: intimate, wistful, sincere, quiet evening, date night

## Synopsis

A young man's journey of self-discovery unfolds against the backdrop of sun-soaked California beaches.

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