Following the sudden death of his wife, the film’s protagonist, Petr Jochec, must take on the responsibility of caring for his two teenage children: his daughter Vanessa and his son Petey, who suffers from a severe autism spectrum disorder. A widowed father who previously often worked away from home must now take care of his family on his own and keep them together. Although many fathers in such a situation leave their families, Mr. Jochec decides to face this challenge head-on and takes on the daily struggle—from selflessly caring for both children, to providing for the family financially, to managing the household.
The film captures the Jochec family’s struggle to lead a normal life, explores the boundaries of love and parenthood, and shows how individual family members cope with their new and difficult circumstances. The documentary also addresses neglected topics such as the social support system and the lives of caregivers, but above all, it emphasizes the power of human bonds in difficult moments of life. The second feature film by director Martin Trabalík, who himself worked as a personal assistant for several years, is a realistic exploration of life at the limits of social, physical, and emotional possibilities.