Elderly widowed sisters Libby Strong and Sarah Webber spend their summer at their family's summer cottage on an island off the coast of Maine, reflecting on their twilight years. Sarah, still active, tries to help her sightless, cantankerous, and bitter sister Libby, but knows she can no longer care for her.
The Whales of August
The quiet warmth of a Maine summer sets the stage for a poignant exploration of two sisters' lives, as they cherish cherished memories and reflect on the journey that has brought them to this serene moment.