The Thing About My Folks

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The Thing About My Folks

The Thing About My Folks film poster
Directed by Raymond De Felitta
Produced by Paul Reiser
Written by Paul Reiser
Starring Peter Falk
Paul Reiser
Olympia Dukakis
Distributed by Picturehouse
Release date(s) 2 June 2005 (Seattle International Film Festival)
Running time 96 min.
Language English
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The Thing About My Folks is a 2005 film directed by Raymond De Felitta.

  • Tagline: Sometimes the fruit falls very far from the tree.

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In the beginning of the movie, Muriel Kleinman leaves her husband Sam suddenly, only leaving a note on the fridge, explaining that she's left to be alone, not knowing where she's going, and stating that Sam is the reason their marriage fell apart. While Ben's wife and his three sisters try to find her, Ben takes Sam on a day trip to see a farmhouse that's for sale. The day trip turns into a road trip while dad and son explore their past, their relationship, and why Sam's wife might have left him. The road trip includes fishing, drinking, playing pool, sleeping under the stars, and frank discussion.

After the night under the stars, When Sam awakes, he finds Ben on the phone with the hospital. Muriel went on vacation, and had a few leisurely days by herself, but began blacking out. The Doctors give her 6 months, and Ben & Sam visit Muriel at the hospital. Sam explains he never knew that he cared too little, and Muriel explains that she left to see if she could, that she didn't want to be taken for granted anymore. When Muriel gets out of the hospital, Sam surprises everyone by changing for his wife, and the movie ends with a narration by Ben. Muriel lived through the summer, and Ben has never seen his parents happier in their life. When Muriel dies, Sam moves in with Ben and the rest of the family, and they enjoy life together for a while, before one day Sam passes away himself. Ben and his wife have another child, and they name him "Martin-Samuel" after both his parents, and the movie ends with Sam saying that although Martin-Samuel will never meet his grandparents, Ben will make sure he knows all about them.

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