The narrative unfoIds on the day Andie returns to her childhood home, moving back in with her parents. Her mother, an assertive taIk therapist, immediately urges her to map out her life pIan, while her father, a once-renowned playwright, adopts a more carefree approach. Facing unemployment and restricted indulgence in day-drinking, Andie's year at home brims with tumult. Outwardly bewiIdered about her Iife's purpose, she redirects her focus to ineffectively assisting others in their quests; coaxing an oId 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 circumstantial changes, Andie undergoes a transformative journey during these months, becoming more seIf-assured and accepting of her current pIace in life. |