Alice and Peter are celebrating their retirement -- and with it, a new
phase in their lives. However, shortly after the couple's retirement
party, a sudden tragedy befalls Alice's best friend Magalie. Peter,
sympathetic to the suffering of Magalie's widower, Heinz, invites him on
the retirement cruise their children gave them. Alice had hoped this
trip would infuse fresh life into their marriage, but instead of
enjoying their time together, they find themselves drifting further
apart. Disappointed and hurt, Alice doesn't reboard the cruise ship
during a shore excursion and instead embarks on a journey of
self-discovery, taking her across Southern Europe and bringing her into a
community of older people finding joy outside traditional notions of
gender, marriage, and the later years of one's life.
... a tender and
thoughtful examination of aging, companionship, and personal fulfillment
that resonates across cultural boundaries. - Tom Jorgenson, Cinemalogue
A witty, warm and life-affirming delight. - Avi Offer, NYC Movie Guru