Mitch Albom is a highly sought-after, highly paid sports reporter who rushes from one mega-event to the next. He has completely neglected his extraordinary talent for playing the piano, which meant everything to him as a student. By chance, Mitch sees his former mentor Morrie Schwartz on a talk show where he talks very openly and unsentimentally about his illness ALS.
Sixteen years have passed since they last met. Mitch decides to meet Morrie and the spontaneous visit becomes a weekly ritual. Conversations and breaks in conversation develop, during which Mitch dares to play the piano again. Every time they meet, something unexpected happens and Tuesday becomes a gift for both of them.