An elderly man suffering from dementia is confronted by a stranger in his own home who claims to be his daughter's husband of ten years. The scene depicts the terrifying disorientation of memory loss as Anthony tries to reconcile his conflicting realities while the stranger remains calmly assertive.
ANTHONY: Anne?
ANTHONY: Is there somebody there?
MAN: Everything all right?
ANTHONY: Who are you?
MAN: Sorry?
ANTHONY: What are you doing here? What are you doing in my flat?
MAN: Anthony, it’s me... Paul.
ANTHONY: What?
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