It is the setting of Alzheimer's disease that gives the film its special suspense. It is through the front of the constant foreshadowing, the end just become very moving. Maude's yearning for her sister is so strong that she can overcome the trouble of the disease, break through the mystery in the broken and chaotic memory, and find the final truth. Remarkably, the key to the film's eventual success is also her daughter's patient listening to Maud -- it's a seemingly illogical question from Maud that eventually leads her to the burial site.

Glenda Jackson's friend Elizabeth s missing but no one pays any attention what Maude (Glenda) is saying They dismiss her. By the way Maude has dementia and has notes all over reminding her what to do and not to do. She lives in a state of haphazard order and with a feeling of futility. This crusade to find Elizabeth only makes her feel even more helpless and yet with a firm resolve to do SOMETHING.

She is also remembering her sister who mysteriously disappeared years ago. What happened to her?

For fans of Glenda Jackson, this is a must-see. Glenda is spectacular. I predict she will be winning awards for this. In fact, she has already won British awards for this. Miss this and you miss one of the many great performances of Glenda Jackson.

Such a sad but beautiful portrayal of those of us that do, have and will suffer with such illnesses. The remembering of certain facts only adds to the sadness when in general this would enthuse an audience. Well written and fantastic acting.