
The Fundamentals of Caring
Caring is a funny thing.
Directed by Rob Burnett
Produced by Worldwide Pants, Levantine Entertainment
A warm, road-trip comedy-drama about two emotionally wounded men learning to connect and find hope through humor, friendship, and the kindness of strangers.
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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Is The Fundamentals of Caring one of a kind? No. Less singular than 97% of films.
Is The Fundamentals of Caring easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 90% of films.
Is The Fundamentals of Caring violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.
Is The Fundamentals of Caring scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Does The Fundamentals of Caring end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is The Fundamentals of Caring sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
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