De Terugreis

The two lead actors are truly sublime. The story is taken from life.

Two people who have been together for decades and used to have the most wonderful adventures have ended up in a boring life where almost nothing happens. Purchasing an easy chair is a highlight of their existence.

Until they receive a message from an old dear friend from Spain who has cancer and has ended up in a hospice. He invites them to drop by and have one more gin with him.

The man of the house is not keen. Maartje, his wife, cannot let go of the idea. She starts experiencing more and more things that are due to her incipient dementia. Something both she and her husband are not yet willing to accept.

In the end, they decide to take on the trip to Spain in their old car anyway. Along the way, all the memories of the past come up. And Jaap's acceptance that his wife is not and will not be the same takes place as well.

Beautifully acted. Moving, funny, real, sweet, relatable. Highly recommended!