Journalist Pat Taney meets people around the world breaking the traditional family stereotype. From polyamorous trios to platonic co-parents, this film documents the struggles and celebrations of defying the familial norm.

By witnessing first-hand how these people live, we are immersed into the world of non-traditional lifestyles. We learn not only how these relationships work, but also why each of them chose it, and why it works for them. We also learn about the stigmas and roadblocks they face in being fully embraced by the world around them.

Thoroughly Modern Families examines these issues in an effort to determine what defines a ‘modern family’, and asks if we are ready to see these kinds of relationships as ‘normal’.