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The film sensitively portrays dementia from the perspective of an elderly single woman with early-onset Alzheimer's. Ruth (Kathleen Chalfant) is a woman in her eighties who is brought to a care home by her son Steve (H. Jon Benjamin) under a pretext. The energetic Ruth, a former chef, surprisingly adapts quite well to her new environment. As a valuable helper in the kitchen, the more complicated recipes pose no problem for her. Chalfant's subtle acting performance adds extra depth to the clear narrative style with sharply observant moments. The film is serene, with inevitable moments of disorientation and panic. An accessible and realistic film that avoids sentimentality. With a caring caregiver, Vanessa (Carolyn Michelle), in the background, who lovingly complements the overall atmosphere of care.