Positioned as a plot + comedy, it is actually discussing a profound story in a seemingly relaxed tone. Adapted from the British playwright Alan Bennett's play of the same name, from the author's own true story.
A writer who lives alone, a homeless old woman with unknown background, and two seemingly unrelated people who have been with each other for fifteen years.
Neighbors, friends, relatives, they seem to be very close, but they never ask each other's lives, they don't spy on each other's secrets, they pay attention from afar, and always maintain a suitable distance. Those warm moments are always mixed with a sense of alienation that keeps you awake.
The writer has an elderly mother who loves her but only takes this feeling between the lines and refuses to live with her until her mother's health is getting worse and worse and one day he can't remember who he is, all he says The unspoken "love" is finally no longer needed.
Maybe this is also a common situation in the current social environment. Sometimes I want to approach but can't find the entrance. I hope to be comforted but have no shoulders to rely on.
The homeless old woman had superb piano playing skills when she was young. She was a famous teacher and yearned for music and the world, but all the good things were extinguished by the will of the archbishop while she was a nun. Later, the traffic accident was only firm. An excuse to escape reality. The world is so big, everyone needs a place to stay, such as a small truck full of dead leaves, it may be dilapidated, but it is enough to protect my stubbornness and dignity.
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