The Thing About My Folks
02/06/2005
2h



Ben's dad Sam shows up one night with a note from Ben's mother (Sam's wife of 46 years), that she has left. 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. Anger simmers close at hand, as do love and hope. Where Sam's wife is - and why she left - leads to the movie's resolution.
Cast


Peter Falk
Sam Kleinman


Paul Reiser
Ben Kleinman


Olympia Dukakis
Muriel Kleinman


Elizabeth Perkins
Rachel Kleinman
Mackenzie Connolly
Lilly Kleinman


Ann Dowd
Linda


Mimi Lieber
Bonnie


Lydia Jordan
Mia Kleinman
Catherine Taormina
Young Muriel Kleinman


Jerry Seinfeld


Richard Duva
Young Sam Kleinman


Alison Fraser
Cutie's Mom


Michael Duvert
Ramone Asquincella
Timothy Hsu
Drugstore Cashier


Marshall Efron
Tow Truck Driver
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