Do they have their own story?
Illness catalyzes father-son road-trip reconciliation.
The Thing About My Folks
2005 · MGM · Theatrical limited
FAIL
Summary
Ben takes his father Sam on an unplanned road trip after Sam's wife disappears. The family later learns that Ben's mother is terminally ill, reframing the relationships at the center of the trip.
Why it fails
Are they allowed to live?
Likely sentimental family closure.
Does the medical reality hold up?
Medical detail appears minimal.