Sander Saers

ERIK is a short film about memory, loss, and love. Erik, a 78-year-old man, is preparing to move out of his longtime home when he discovers that an important photograph of his wife is missing. As he searches through the empty rooms, it becomes clear that he is not only missing the photo but also losing his grip on reality. The film reflects on the profound and painful impact of Alzheimer’s, showing how it changes both those who live with it and their loved ones.

As little girls, twin sisters Rianne and Juliette were inseparable, but now that they're adults, they couldn't be more different. Rianne takes care of her sick father and his snack bar at home in Rotterdam, while Juliette leads an unfettered life of luxury in Amsterdam. And where Rianne's passion for collecting is getting more and more out of hand, Juliette is successful as a professional organizer. When father Cor dies, they both do not trust the other to properly carry out his last wish to scatter his ashes on the Spanish coast. The sisters who have grown apart are forced to go on a road trip together.