Memory Lane

An unexpected letter disrupts the monotonous life of elderly couple Maartje and Jaap, forcing them to confront what they have been avoiding for a long time. Jaap is bitter and grumpy, while Maartje is struggling with dementia. Despite Jaap's initial reluctance, they embark on a road trip to Spain to say goodbye to an old friend who is dying. Along the way, they rediscover each other and acknowledge Maartje's illness. They encounter a world that has changed significantly since their last visit to Spain, with new technology and hyper-modern surroundings. The journey shakes Jaap, and he realizes that the Europe he knew only exists in his memory. However, when Maartje finds an old box full of cassette tapes, the music from back then becomes the soundtrack of the film, and Jaap slowly thaws. As their bickering subsides, Jaap becomes softer and more caring towards Maartje, and he starts to enjoy life again. The road trip leads them to confront the unavoidable reality of Maartje's dementia, and Jaap learns to care for her in a new way.