The Thing About My Folks

As Muriel Kleinman makes a sudden departure from her husband Sam, their three daughters Linda, Hillary, and Bonnie, along with daughter-in-law Rachel, embark on an emotional odyssey to locate the missing matriarch. Meanwhile, Sam and his son Ben set out on a leisurely adventure in the countryside, inspecting a property that could become their new home. The idyllic excursion takes an unexpected turn when Ben's car meets its demise, prompting Sam to purchase a restored 1940 Ford Deluxe coupe convertible. As they hit the open road, the two men find themselves immersed in a series of nostalgic and introspective experiences, reliving fond memories and rekindling their bond over games of pool, shared laughter, and impromptu fishing trips.

As the summer unfolds, Ben begins to piece together the mystery surrounding Muriel's disappearance. He discovers that she had initially embarked on a solo vacation, only to be beset by blackouts that would eventually prove to be a symptom of a more serious health issue. With doctors delivering a devastating diagnosis – giving her mere months to live – Sam and Muriel are forced to confront the reality of their own mortality and rekindle a love they thought had gone cold.

In the end, Muriel's spirit lives on through the summer, and Ben finds himself witness to a level of happiness he'd never seen his parents share before. When Muriel finally passes away, Sam moves in with Ben and his family, and they bask in each other's company until Sam's own time eventually runs out.

Years later, Ben and Rachel welcome a new addition to their family – Martin Samuel Kleinman, named in honor of his grandparents. The gravestone bearing the poignant Hebrew inscription "מה שלי שלך ומה שלך שלי" ("What is mine is yours and what is yours is mine") serves as a testament to the boundless love and generosity that defined Ben's parents' relationship, a bond that transcended the boundaries of life and death.