Oliver is a widower adrift in a sea of grief after losing his wife of 15 years. Grace is reeling from recently unleashed repressed memories of child-hood abuse. Both Oliver and Grace are searching for a path forward and find solace in each other's company. As they resolve to face their respective demons together, their connection grows stronger. As time goes on, their friendship blossoms into romance, but can either of them ever really learn to trust or love again? A modern love story, Whatever We Are, explores how overcoming hardship and loss can lead to second chances in life and in love.