Brent_Marchant
Retirement is supposed to be one of those times of life that we eagerly look forward to. Having the free time to do what we want, when we want, is thought to be liberating and thoroughly enjoyable. But, for some, the transition from full-time working life to full-time leisurely living can be challenging, especially in the relationships of long-partnered couples, as seen in this latest feature outing from director Barbara Kulcsar. When Peter Waldvogel (Stefan Kurt) retires from his job of 37 years, his wife, Alice (Esther Gemsch), looks forward to spending more time with him, growing closer and falling in love all over again, a process she hopes will begin with a Mediterranean cruise. But Peter is unsettled and restless, not sure what to do ...