Shelter
dir. Jonah Markowitz · 2007
Finding connection and purpose in life often requires embracing unexpected relationships and passions.
"Shelter" captures the bittersweet essence of unexpected love against the backdrop of unfulfilled dreams and familial obligations, inviting viewers to explore the complexity of relationships in a sun-drenched coastal setting.
Forced to give up his dreams of art school, Zach works dead-end jobs to support his sister and her son. Questioning his life, he paints, surfs and hangs out with his best friend, Gabe. When Gabe's older brother returns home for the summer, Zach suddenly finds himself drawn into a relationship he didn't expect.
