The emotional impact of several scenes incites deep thoughts on death and dying, and proves inspirational. This moving drama examines life on the brink of death in what may be a last year’s journey of self-discovery. Maury Samuel’s sensitive portrayal of a gravely ill woman in One Year and One Day will make the healthy stop and ponder the prospect of dying. Wisely avoiding clichés associated with the stereotypical bucket-list escapade, Samuel depicts his heroine with touching care, revealing her positive qualities as well as her weaknesses.