The movie 'Captain Fantastic' was released, portraying a story about a family living off the grid and exploring themes of parenting, survival, and societal norms.
The film received widespread critical acclaim for its storytelling, performances, and unique approach to family dynamics.
'Captain Fantastic' was nominated for several Independent Spirit Awards, recognizing its achievements in independent filmmaking.
Ben Cash decides to raise his six children off the grid with an intense focus on self-sufficiency, survival skills, and intellectual development.
Bonny, Ben's wife and mother of the children, battles with bipolar disorder and her condition worsens, leading to her hospitalization.
Bonny Cash passes away by suicide, prompting a significant change in Ben's family's life as they plan to attend her funeral.
Ben takes his six children on a road trip across the country to attend their mother's funeral, facing society's norms and legal challenges.
The Cash family confronts Bonny's parents who want a conventional funeral; family tensions rise over how to honor Bonny's wish to be cremated and scattered in the forest.
Due to custody and child welfare concerns, Ben's unconventional parenting style is scrutinized, and authorities question the children's upbringing.
The older children experience conventional schooling and society's norms, leading to personal growth and conflicts.
Ben acknowledges the importance of his children engaging with broader society while maintaining his principles, leading to compromise with family.
