Miss Myrtle, a sharp-tongued elderly woman, resides in a rapidly changing neighborhood, tending to her unkempt garden. Her grandson Rudy and his close friend Jason seek shelter with her, while local drunk Eddie frequently disrupts her peace. As Rudy pushes for answers about their family's past, Myrtle grapples with her fading memory, confronting complex questions about grief, love, and understanding, all while time slips away.