Waste Away

A quiet, heartfelt drama that traces a long illness with tenderness and sorrow, leaving a lingering sense of love and loss.

Directed by

Victor Delboni

Genres

Drama, Family, Romance

Starring

Victor Delboni, Estée Poichot, Steevan Glover

Tagline

A family grapples with the emotional challenges of a degenerative memory disease through love and loss.

Overview

The story Waste Away revolves around a family grappling with the impact of a progressive neurological disease on their lives. It begins with a younger couple, David and Kate, facing the grim reality of David's diagnosis. As they struggle to come to terms with the implications, their relationship is tested by fear, anger, and uncertainty. Years later, the story intertwines past and present, showing an older David and Kate reflecting on their journey. Despite the pain and challenges, they find moments of peace and acceptance. The narrative explores themes of love, memory, and resilience, culminating in a poignant depiction of loss and the enduring bonds that remain even after the end.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and warm. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Memory, love, family, grief

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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