Ethan Schwartz

The Story behind the the iconic boy band Menudo according to the creator and manager of the band

Set to the sound of the 50's, Henry is an enthusiastic, awkward high school freshman desperate to be popular who, after the worst day of his life, makes a slew of birthday wishes on a strange smartwatch that forces him and his carefree best friend Charlie to repeat the same day over and over again, until all of Henry's wishes come true, including winning the heart of the school shrew.

Ever since the onset of her dementia, reality, dream and nightmare have become intertwined for Rose, making her something like a maverick time traveler. Her filmmaker daughter Rea Tajiri is also her caregiver. In this fond portrait, she visualizes Rose’s spiritual, philosophical and sometimes surprisingly specific stories in the order they come: a non-linear sequence illustrated by her own footage shot over many years, accompanied by snatches of conversations and images from the family archive. Rose’s eventful journey through time is rich with memories and sensitively accompanied by a fitting soundtrack.