Abbie Polin is a highly successful cardiologist in New York City, but her personal life is not as fulfilling as it could be. She's recently suffered a heart attack and is ordered by her doctor to take some time off work to recuperate. She decides to visit her estranged father, Abe, in Los Angeles. Abe is a Hollywood extra who has spent decades appearing in numerous films, but he hasn't seen his daughter in years.
Upon arriving in Los Angeles, Abbie is greeted by Lisa, a young actress who is Abe's close friend. Lisa is kind and welcoming to Abbie and helps to bring the Polin family together. Abbie is skeptical of her father's career in show business, dismissing it as a waste of time. But as she spends more time with Abe and his friends, she begins to realize the importance of his work and how much joy it brings to him and those around him.
As Abbie and Abe spend more time together, they begin to bond, and Abbie learns about her father's lifelong dream of having a speaking role in a movie. The two set out to achieve this goal together, facing various obstacles along the way. They attend casting calls, approach producers, and even try to write a script.
However, their time together is cut short when Abe is diagnosed with a brain aneurysm. Abbie is devastated by this news and fears that she's lost her father for good. As Abe's memory loss worsens, Abbie works to create a lasting memory and attempts to get Abe a speaking role before it's too late. In the end, Abbie's efforts pay off, and Abe is given a small speaking role in a movie, giving him a sense of satisfaction that he has never felt before.
The movie Memories of Me is touching and poignant, highlighting the importance of family, love, and following one's dreams. Through Abbie and Abe's journey, the movie shows that it's never too late to find joy and fulfillment in life.