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The Fundamentals of Caring (2016)
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A carer and a teenager with muscular dystrophy leave routine behind for odd roadside attractions and increasingly unpredictable company. Their sarcasm keeps the trip lively, while decisions about what to attempt remain more interesting than a string of views. Choose it for an argumentative friendship gaining room to breathe. The film's broad sentiment works best when it lets Trevor be difficult and funny in his own right; travel is an opportunity for agency, not a cure for disability or grief.
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About The Fundamentals of Caring
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.