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Starboard Light is a heartwarming drama that follows a couple, John and Kate, and their struggle to come to terms with the loss of their child. The movie, directed by Nick and Todd Andrews, stars Brooke Andrews as Kate, Darryl Andrews as John, and Peter Andrews as the couple's close friend, Matt. The film's storyline is set in Cape Cod, a picturesque coastal town in Massachusetts where John and Kate have a summer home. The story begins with the couple returning to Cape Cod after a long absence. They are still grieving the loss of their son, William, who passed away several months earlier. The couple is struggling to find a way to move on with their lives, and the failure to overcome their pain strains their marriage.

Upon returning, Kate becomes fixated on a lighthouse she sees in the distance, the Starboard Light. She is captivated by its beauty and is desperate to see it up close. She feels a strange connection with the lighthouse, and over time, it becomes a symbol of hope for her. She believes that if she can just see it up close, it will help her heal from the pain and find a way to move on with her life.

John, on the other hand, is not interested in the lighthouse or anything else for that matter. He has become withdrawn since their loss and does not want to engage with anything that may remind him of their son. He spends his days on his boat, withdrawn and distant from Kate.

As the story unfolds, we see the couple's journey to finally visit the lighthouse together. The movie's pacing meticulously shows John and Kate's struggle to open up to each other about their emotions and deal with their pain. Kate's fascination with the lighthouse is a great source of relief from the family's grief. While John sees the lighthouse as another thorn in the wound of his life's pain, he eventually grudgingly follows Kate to visit the lighthouse.

Along their journey, they encounter Matt, their longtime friend who lives in Cape Cod. Matt helps them navigate their conflicting emotions and provides them with a crucial level of support. Over time, we see the couple come out of their shells and slowly begin to heal. With the lighthouse as a unifying symbol and Matt's friendship providing an emotional anchor, they finally begin to talk about their pain and start the process of healing.

The movie's central themes are about love, loss, and finding a way to overcome grief. The movie’s depiction of grief is exceptionally well observed, presenting the depths of the suffering and the nuances of the hope and the pain. The sceneries are picturesque, edited to heighten the emotional experience while complimenting the movie's minimalistic style.

Finally, as the movie comes to a conclusion, we see the couple gain a newfound appreciation for life and find their ways back to each other. The lighthouse's metaphorical significance searches for meaning in mournful memories, such as the weightiness of grief and the ephemerability of life, driving it to grow emotionally engaging in a way that speaks to the human heart.

In conclusion, Starboard Light portrays the journey of coping from tragedy with artful subtlety and grace. By testing the boundaries of the couple's understanding of their shared trauma, the movie sheds light on the pain, hope, and possibility of finding meaning in loss. The story is superbly acted, directed and written, delivering a gratifying catharsis at the film's end while offering an unexpected message of hope.