Thuishaven (2019)

The staff of the Judith van Swethuis cares with an inexhaustible strength for the 55 residents in this psychiatric care facility. The inhabitants don't get treatment but are cared for. Many of them have been in and out of mental institutions for the biggest part of their lives. In this house they finally find a sense of safety, comfort and a structured way of living. The outside world is too much of a challenge for them without people to help them. With a personal approach and a lot of patience caretakers Jeffrey and Tanja try their best to give meaning to the life of these people. Day and night they make an effort to make this house feel like home for this fragile group. The caretakers are always searching for the balance between chronic psychiatry and social care. One Thing at a Time (original title: Thuishaven) is an observing film about a miniaturised community and the people who have devoted their life to make other peoples life as best as possible.