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An elderly woman is distressed at the thought of losing her husband... Every aspect of their life together triggers bouts of anxiety, causing her to imagine all kinds of scenarios. But anxiety is also there to remind us of what is important. This collective film was made during the 2008-2009 adult workshop at Caméra-etc.
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