What makes you you? The experiences you have during your life form you, memories help you to not make the same mistake twice, but also help you function. Everyone knows the experience of forgetting specific details about something, feeling like its just on the tip of your tongue, without you being able to recollect it. It is a frustrating feeling, but it is unimaginable having that experience a lot.

That’s exactly what Alice (Julianne Moore) experiences. She is a successful linguist who besides teaching regularly is invited to give speeches during conferences. Language is her passion, but she notices that she’s starting to forget words. That feeling becomes worse and she decides to see a doctor, who makes a shocking conclusion: she’s got the first signs of early Alzheimer. Continue reading →