A tender and intimate portrait of the dementia-ridden Ruth as she learns to adjust to the sometimes comical life in a nursing home.
FAMILIAR TOUCH
US – 91′ – Drama
Director: Sarah Friedland
Production: Rathaus Films, Go for Thurm
Familiar Touch follows Ruth Goldman, an octogenarian woman with dementia, as she transitions to life in an assisted living facility. Amidst her shifting memory and identity, Ruth navigates new relationships with caregivers and residents, finding solace in familiar activities like cooking. The film delicately portrays her journey of self-discovery and the complexities of aging.