Ralph (John Hurt) is the main character of the film, which is based on a stage That_Good_Night written by NJ Crisp. Having been a famous screenwriter, Ralph is now in his seventies, terminally ill and struggling to restore the balance in his family, come to the terms with his moral principles and die with dignity. Ralph’s desire is to reconnect with his son, Michael and make sure that he doesn’t turn into a burden for his dearest wife Anna as he goes "into that good night".