Sixty years ago, in the summer of 1941, Joseph and Evelyn fell in love on the shores on their New England beach homes. Now, they gather their three grown children to share the staggering news: in one year’s time, they will end their lives on their own terms. She has received a diagnosis and he cannot – will not – live without her.

But as their final days draw closer and their choice becomes more real, will they – can they – go through with their plan?