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Safe Harbour

Produced by Matchbox Pictures

Producer: Steve Corvini
Executive producers: Sue Masters, Stephen Corvini
Writers: Belinda Chayko, Phil Enchelmaier, Matt Cameron
Director: Glendyn Ivin

Aired: March 07-28, 2018 (SBS)

The story begins when a group of six friends embark on a yacht trip from Brisbane to Indonesia, a chance for adventure and to enjoy a holiday at the same time. The group is just a day's sail from their destination when something appears on the horizon. Another boat. The group come to the aid of a broken-down asylum seekers' boat, leading to a tragic series of events that return to haunt them five years later. (4x52min)