Margret and Helmut are a lovely couple, despite their crotchetiness.Their bond was strengthened by all the ups and downs during the past decades of their marriage. But everything changes when Helmut drifts off into dementia. The daily routine is completely rejigged ever since. Helmut's condition dictates his wife's life now and even simple trips to the grandchild's swimming competition become balancing acts. Margret copes those situations with love and empathy, but also she has her limits. As Helmut's past merges with the present, Margret's present becomes more and more challenging. But giving up is not an option for this energetic old woman. She is in search for her former Helmut; her caring husband - and one thing is for sure: She won't find that person in a retirement home. Margret emerges herself into her world of wishful thinking and soon loses the ability to differentiate reality from imagination. When Helmut runs off into the night, Margret begins to search for him; for the ... - IMDb
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