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The Fundamentals of Caring

2016 · 97 min

Comedy, Drama

Having suffered a tragedy, Ben becomes a caregiver to earn money. His first client, Trevor, is a hilarious 18-year-old with muscular dystrophy. One paralyzed emotionally, one paralyzed physically, Ben and Trevor hit the road on a trip into the western states. The folks they collect along the way will help them test their skills for surviving outside their calculated existence. Together, they come to understand the importance of hope and the necessity of true friendship.

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Appeals to viewers who enjoy tender road comedies about unlikely companionship, personal recovery, and finding freedom beyond carefully managed routines.

Tone
warm, bittersweet, playful
Payoff
comfort, catharsis
Pacing
steady
Intensity
moderate
Structure
linear
Themes
grief, friendship, independence, emotional healing, risk-taking
Setting
contemporary, small-town homes and open western highways

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