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The Fundamentals of Caring

2016R1h 37m7.3 / 10

Caring is a funny thing.

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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Synopsis

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.

More about The Fundamentals of Caring

Cast

Paul RuddBen Benjamin
Craig RobertsTrevor Conklin
Selena GomezDot
Jennifer EhleElsa Conklin
Megan FergusonPeaches
Frederick WellerBob Richardson
Julia DentonJanet
Alex HuffJodi Benjamin

Credits

Directed by
Rob Burnett
Written by
Rob Burnett, Jonathan Evison

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English

Production

  • Worldwide PantsUnited States
  • Levantine Entertainment

Themes

affectationapprovingcaregivercomfortingdisabilitymuscular dystrophyroad tripwheelchair