The Almond and the Seahorse 2022 Full Movie

The Almond and the Seahorse: A Story of Love and Loss

Sarah, an archeologist, struggles to care for her husband, Joe, who suffers from anterograde amnesia. He has a traumatic brain injury resulting from surgery that removed a benign brain tumor two years ago. As a result, he has severe short-term memory loss, is socially disinhibited, and suffers from mood swings.

Toni and Gwen: A Parallel Struggle

Nearby, Toni lives with her partner, Gwen, who has a similar disability. Every day, she wakes up and can’t remember the last 15 years. Before sustaining a TBI in a car accident, Gwen was a cellist, but no longer plays. Toni used to work as an architect, but retired to care for Gwen fulltime. Unfortunately, Gwen grows increasingly distrustful, and is admitted to Open Field TBI Hospital as a live-in patient.

Dr. Falmer’s Revelation

At Open Field, Dr. Falmer tells Sarah that TBI patients used to commonly die, but now the majority survive. This has caused a “silent epidemic” in which spouses and families become primary caregivers. Sarah holds out hope that Joe will recover. Falmer suggests using memory aids to improve his independence.

Sarah records a tape explaining how parts of the brain called the amygdala and hippocampus (the titular “almond” and “seahorse”) allow people to create new memories. These parts of Joe’s brain no longer work correctly. The tape easily explains the situation when he forgets. However, upon being retold, Joe usually grows upset and is unable to fully comprehend the truth. Memory aids, like timers and notes, fail to help him accomplish tasks. His mind is so erratic that he needs personal supervision to simply take his medication.

A Turning Point

Toni brings Gwen’s cello to the hospital. She’s told by Falmer that her presence sometimes upsets Gwen, and so she leaves in a huff.

Sarah’s sister, Cath, suggests she talk to a therapist or join a support group, but Sarah refuses. Despite longing to have children with Joe, she feels it’s not possible as long as their situation remains unchanged. Sarah and Toni struggle with increasing feelings of loneliness.

The Journey Continues

Gwen starts playing her cello again. Toni, feeling she’s lost too much time, ends their relationship. Falmer informs Sarah that Joe’s mind is deteriorating and he will eventually lose his long-term memories. Sarah accuses Falmer of giving her false hope and storms out. Gwen encounters the distraught Sarah and tries to comfort her by suggesting she make the most of life. Falmer laments that she cannot heal the pain that her patients’ loved ones endure.

Sarah and Toni meet at the hospital and sleep together that night. The next morning, Toni tells Sarah that Gwen was pregnant and lost the baby in the car accident. They continue their affair and take a trip to the seashore. However, both quickly realize neither can replace their spouses.

A Resolution

Toni resumes visiting Gwen. Sarah tells Cath about her affair, and how she wants the old Joe back. Cath insists that he is still present. That night, Sarah and Joe sleep together.

Five years later, Joe lives at Open Field. Gwen plays the cello in the hospital garden for an audience, including Falmer, Joe, and Toni. Sarah arrives, along with her and Joe’s son. Although Joe doesn’t recognize his family, he happily spends time with them. During a break in the concert, Sarah and Toni toast to being present in the moment.

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