At the age of 71, a highly regarded writer, José Cardoso Pires, suffers a major stroke and loses his memory and the ability to relate to the rest of the world. Everybody seems to defy the famous author to write another novel that recounts this adventure telling his "last story", the most conclusive of his career, the one of his accidental journey to the clear shadows territory.

In 'Goodbye, Father,' a 13-year-old boy copes with the death of his father while vacationing with his family. Through his journey, he experiences the challenges of growing up and learns to navigate the complexities of loss and grief. Along the way, he forms new relationships and discovers valuable life lessons.