When an unusual family moves into a house on his route, a small town postman becomes enthralled by their mystery and strives to understand them. Based on a short story by acclaimed writer, Raymond Carver, 'Men Who Don't Work' depicts the persistent concern of a man unquestionably sure of his beliefs. The film's captivating imagery brings Carver's simple realism to life, transporting the viewer into the mind of a man forced to grapple with the uncertainties of 1960's Americana.