In Sickness and in Health

Sándor Leé (97) and his wife Marika (84) have been married for 64 years. During their graceful and happy marriage they have never spent more than a few days apart. They have two daughters, and six grandchildren. Sándor used to be a mechanic, Marika an accountant at the same company. ln 2015 when Sándor suffered two strokes within a year. His condition has been worsening ever since, and due to the stroke and serious dementia he’s been strongly limited in his movement, speech, memory and other mental capacities. Marika takes care of him 24 hours a day without any medical assistance. As Sándor is not able to leave the flat anymore, he spends the whole day indoors or at the balcony from where he’s able to see something of the world outside despite the loss of his sight. For Marika this is a 24 hour task, a great physical and mental challenge, however her love and her devotion to her husband is stronger than any physical barrier.