As we grow older, we quietly put our childhood dreams on the shelf, one by one. How many of us have made this mistake—becoming who we were expected to be rather than who we truly wanted to become? Yet, once upon a time, we had different dreams. And no matter how deeply buried they are, remembering them is only a moment away...
This week at Erbak Movie Reviews, the featured film A Good Year invites you to reconnect with your childhood dreams—and with the person you were always meant to be.
A life of finance.
Max was a man of numbers. One of the most ambitious brokers in the financial world, he equated time with money—and never wasted a second on vacations, friendly visits, or reminiscing about the past. But one day, a letter arrives, offering a rare bridge back to the past. And yet, unsurprisingly, Max is still fixated on just one thing: numbers.
The magic word: Inheritance.
Henry held a special place in Max’s childhood. After his parents died when he was very young, Max spent his summers at Uncle Henry’s vineyard estate in Provence—experiences that had quietly saved his life. Henry had shown Max who he was, and more importantly, who he could be. But time passed, and with it came the selfishness and forgetfulness of adulthood. As Max rose to prominence in the London stock market, he buried Henry—and his own past.
Back to France!
It had been years since Max last set foot in France. But this time, there was a fortune at stake—definitely worth the trip. Uncle Henry had passed away quietly, leaving behind a large vineyard estate. Max was the sole heir. His plan was simple: sell the property and leave. But a series of unexpected mishaps and nostalgic memories made it harder and harder for him to say goodbye.
And the memories sneak back in.
Max had long buried his emotions. Years of professional success had brought him wealth and power—but had also numbed his spirit. Yet this house, the vineyards, the wines… they all began to awaken long-lost memories. Not only memories—but regrets that began to weigh on his heart.
Just as the ice around his heart begins to melt...
While still resisting the pull of the past, Max encounters something even more unexpected: love. Though both he and Fanny find their connection rather irrational, they decide that giving it a chance might not be such a bad idea after all. Perhaps, without even realizing it, they are stepping into what could become the greatest opportunity of their lives.
The ending: So now what?
Max couldn’t ignore the memories of his younger self, nor could he entirely let go of the person he had become. Making money was what he did best—so naturally, he should walk away with a profit. And yet, something deep inside whispered that he was making a mistake. It had been years since he last listened to that voice. Maybe, just maybe, the right thing to do was to honor Uncle Henry’s memory. After all, it was thanks to those memories that Max had become who he was.
Don’t you think this is the perfect movie to sweep you away from your usual Monday routine?
Enjoy the show...