The young Tilda (Emma Schweiger) loves her grandfather Amandus (Dieter Hallervorden) about everything. However, with Alzheimer's disease, making it increasingly forgetful and does not seem to find their way home. For getting on in years head of the family so all signs point to retirement home. Niko (Til Schweiger), the father of Tilda and son Amandus, believes it is best to give the old man in care. But the eleven-year Tilda accepted this decision in any way. Instead, she makes it clear that she also has a say in shaping the future Amandus concerned. Without further ado, Tilda kidnapped the bewildered grandfather, who would love to see again Venice.