August Schroeder

August Schroeder is a middle-aged science teacher who lives in San Diego, California. August divorced his wife, Maggie, after the death of their son Philip who was killed in an accident while Maggie was driving. August grieves for his son nearly two years later and is on his way to Yellowstone National Park to spread some of Philip's ashes. August and Philip were supposed to be taking this trip together so August thinks this will be the best he can do symbolically.

When August's RV breaks down, he comes in contact with a mechanic and his two sons, Seth and Henry, whom August takes with him on the RV trip for the summer. As children of an alcoholic, Seth and Henry don't know what security and respect mean until they spend time with August. August takes care of them and makes them feel special just by supporting...