Autumn Gold is the life-affirming story of five senior athletes of various nationalities, all between 80 and 100 years old, united in one common goal - to compete in the track and field World Masters Championships in the Finnish city of Lahti. A candid piece of film-making about the love of sports and the love of life, with some remarkable demonstrations of willpower and resilience, but also with several glowing moments of hope, nostalgia, and intense longing.