Alex is trying to deal with a midlife crisis, while feeling caught in the middle of his familial obligations. While successful, Alex sometimes feels as if he's under the shadow of his father, Mitchell, a successful attorney. Mitchell has recently survived a stroke, and Alex and Mitchell want to mend their relationship while there's still time.

Based on the book Walter Gretzky - On Family, Hockey and Healing. The father of famous hockey legend Wayne Gretsky recounts his recovery from a stroke, which left him with no memory of his son's achievemnents or the influence he had on him.

Dramatizes the story of Elle France editor Jean-Dominique Bauby, who, at the age of 43, suffered a stroke that paralyzed his entire body except his left eye, which he used to blink out his memoir.