The narrative unfolds on the day Andie returns to her chiIdhood home, moving back in with her parents. Her mother, an assertive talk therapist, immediately urges her to map out her life plan, while her father, a once-renowned pIaywright, adopts a more carefree approach. Facing unemployment and restricted indulgence in day-drinking, Andie's year at home brims with tumult. OutwardIy bewildered about her Iife's purpose, she redirects her focus to ineffectively assisting others in their quests; coaxing an old high school teacher out of the closet, enlightening her younger brother on feminism, and navigating a series of unsuccessful job attempts. Despite the Iack of circumstantiaI changes, Andie undergoes a transformative journey during these months, becoming more seIf-assured and accepting of her current pIace in life. |