The Father

Anne visits her father, Anthony, in his apartment. Anthony expresses agitation towards his current caretaker, showcasing the confusion and struggles that come with his dementia.

During Anne's visit, Anthony surprises her with his belief that she is still married to James, unaware of her five-year divorce. This revelation leaves Anne perplexed, adding to the tension of their interaction.

The following day, Anthony finds a stranger named Paul living in his flat, who claims that they all reside together with Anne. This situation deepens Anthony's confusion and sense of dislocation.

When Anne returns home with dinner, she appears as a different woman to Anthony, escalating his frustration. He struggles to reconcile the changing figures in his life with his fading memory.

Anne introduces a new caretaker, Laura, to Anthony. Despite claiming to be self-sufficient and boasting about his past, Anthony feels an unsettling familiarity with Laura, as she reminds him of his daughter Lucy.

Anne takes Anthony to see a doctor who questions his memory. Anthony denies any issues and proudly speaks of Lucy as a talented painter, unaware of the tragic truth behind her absence.

Laura mentions Lucy's accident, which shocks Anthony as he has no recollection of it. This moment highlights his deepening disorientation and denial about the state of his life.

Tensions rise as Anne returns home and has an argument with Paul regarding Anthony's behavior. Their heated discussion culminates in an emotional confrontation, leaving Anthony feeling hurt and alone.

Anthony awakens in a hospital corridor, overcoming haunting visions of Lucy. This moment signifies his struggle to come to terms with reality and the loss he continues to face.

In the nursing home, a nurse informs Anthony of Anne's new life in Paris with Paul. This news pushes Anthony into a deeper emotional crisis as he grapples with his fading memories and loneliness.

Haunted by the news of his family's changes, Anthony desperately longs for familiarity and connection. His emotional state illustrates the pain of losing touch with the reality he once knew.

In a deeply poignant moment, Anthony cries out for his mother, symbolizing his profound sense of loss. He expresses his fear of 'losing his leaves,' a metaphor for his deteriorating grasp on reality.

The film concludes with evocative scenes of rustling leaves, mirroring Anthony's struggles. This imagery symbolizes the fragility of life and the painful process of memory fading away.