Anchor and Hope

Eva (Oona Chaplin) and Kat (Natalia Tena), a loving couple in their mid-thirties, lead an unconventional life on a houseboat in the London canals. While Eva increasingly feels the desire to have a child, Kat initially rejects the idea, fearing it will jeopardize her independent lifestyle. However, when Kat’s best friend Roger (David Verdaguer) comes to visit from Barcelona, the idea of having a child together emerges. What begins as a pragmatic solution turns into an emotional challenge: differing expectations regarding responsibility, intimacy, and family put the trio’s relationship to the test—and raise the question of whether love, freedom, and parenthood are compatible. “Anchor of Love” tells an accessible story about stability, trust, and the power of human connections in a restrained manner and with believable characters. Through its sensitive direction, this quiet film conveys a unique, honest warmth.