The film is a touching and heartfelt exploration of a grandfather and grandson's journey to uncover the truth about their past as refugees from Bessarabia. 77 Years Back follows the grandson, Dan, as he films his grandpa, Victor, recounting memories and seeking information about his birth and his relatives in Moldova. On their journey, they have emotional encounters with the people of Moldova and navigate bureaucratic challenges in their search for answers. Along the way, the bond between Dan and his grandpa grows stronger, and the film captures the significance of listening to and caring for our elders. We follow as the grandfather comes back home to Romania to his daily life, near his loving wife. He takes his time to think more deeply about what he found in Moldova, accepts his past and bonds even more with his big family.
