A Postcard From Rome

Loving Latvian couple Ernests and Alvīne discover they can take advantage of a lottery scheme to fulfill their lifelong dream of travelling to Rome. As they embark on their international holiday, it becomes clear that Alvīne's Alzheimer's disease is rapidly progressing – a reality that neither party is ready to face. Director Elza Gauja handles this heavy subject matter with a light touch, focusing on the conspiratorial banter and bickering of the central couple, whose relationship is defined by decades-long devotion. Latvia and Rome are photographed with cosy warmth and vivid detail in this funny and tender drama.