Movie Description:
Inspired by a true story. A renowned artist looks back with loving memories on the summer of his defining year, 1974, when he befriended an elderly,alcoholic yet genius painter who has turned his back not only on art, but on life. As a student he wants to learn all thesecrets the master has lockedaway inside his head and heart.But timehas not been kind to the old master and his life and work have lost their meaning. Over the course of the summerthe student`s enthusiasm and innocence rekindles the master`s artistic passion--a tenuous relationship forms between studentand master. Together, they giveone another a priceless gift. The student learns to see the world through the eyes of an artist, while the master remembers how to see past the uglinessin life and once again embrace the beauty.