The Dutch windmill is a celebrated national monument, but it is an icon on the brink. In less than a century, thousands of mills have disappeared, and those that remain face a constant battle against disrepair and financial neglect.

This film goes beyond the festive sight to meet the people whose lives are dedicated to their preservation. It's an intimate story of what it truly costs to keep history alive—a testament to a passion that is "hard to put into words" and the quiet perseverance of those who refuse to let the blades stop turning.