Tides of Grief: Mara’s Journey to Healing in Nova Scotia

Production Details

Title: Tides
Format: Feature Film
Production Begins: May 2026
Filming Location: Nova Scotia
Producer: Liane Cunje, Jason Levangie, Marc Tetreault, Jennifer Weiss
Writer/Director: Jessica Huras
DP: Gabriela Osio Vanden
CD: John Buchan, Jason Knight

Synopsis

After a stillbirth, 39-year-old Mara leaves her life in Montreal, unable to bear the weight of her grief or the presence of her husband, Lucien, or her brother, Paul, and his wife with their newborn baby. Seeking escape, she arrives in a remote Nova Scotia seaside town, where the vast tidal swells reflect her teetering between self-annihilation and self-preservation. As the possibility of connection and the slow return of desire begin to draw her back to herself, scenes from her past unfold, revealing moments of intimacy and estrangement. Through these memories, Mara confronts her grief and begins to carve a new path forward.

Production Company

Shut Up & Colour Pictures
5522 Bloomfield St #2
Halifax, NS B3K 1T1
marc@shutupandcolour.com
902-818-3767

Production Company

Nice Picture
lily@nicepicture.ca

About Tides

Tides follows 39-year-old Mara as she grapples with the emotional aftermath of a stillbirth. In search of solace, she retreats to a secluded seaside town in Nova Scotia, leaving behind her life in Montreal and the constant reminders of her loss. The coastal landscape mirrors her internal struggle between despair and the hope of healing. As Mara navigates her grief, she begins to encounter fragments of her past, revealing connections with her husband Lucien and her brother Paul. Each memory provides insight into her relationships and serves as a catalyst for her journey toward self-discovery and renewal. Through these experiences, the film explores the complexities of grief, isolation, and the possibility of rebuilding a life after tragedy.

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