An adult brother and sister struggle with their mother's desire to be euthanized when her Alzheimer's becomes too advanced. Ellen, the ultra responsible, successful sister believes only God has the right to decide life and death. Erik, the ne'er-do-well, substance-abusing brother sees it as their mother's right. Dealing with this issue, coupled with the brother and sister's unresolved childhood issues takes them on a dark, though often enlightening journey through the tattered tapestry that is their life.