Most young people do not even think of death. But, for his age, Harold is not very youthful. The only thing on his mind is precisely death. His monotonous world is turned upside down when he meets Maude, an optimistic older lady full of life. Even though they are like night and day, an unusual friendship develops between them and Harold slowly learns how to love – himself, nature, music, life…
The soundtrack of the film, which was nominated for two Golden Globes and has become a cult classic, was written by the one and only Yusuf/Cat Stevens.