The Thing About My Folks
PG-13United States rating20051h 36mFamily, Comedy, Drama
A father and son go on a road trip together after the mother leaves home unexpectedly. While the women in the family search for her, the two men spend time fishing and talking about their past. It is a grounded story about family bonds and the complexities of growing older.
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PG-13 US
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A father and son go on a road trip together after the mother leaves home unexpectedly. While the women in the family search for her, the two men spend time fishing and talking about their past. It is a grounded story about family bonds and the complexities of growing older.
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What's in it
- Scary
- None
- Violence
- None
- Language
- Mild
- Rude humour
- Mild
- Sad themes
- Strong
- Pace
- Gentle
- The film features long scenes of conversation and travel with a slow and contemplative atmosphere. Estimated
Scary moments
No scary moments flagged.
Talk about it after
- 1How did the father and son's relationship change during their trip?
- 2Why do you think it is important to talk openly with our family members?
- 3How did the characters show love for each other even when things were difficult?
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