The narrative unfoIds on the day Andie returns to her childhood home, moving back in with her parents. Her mother, an assertive talk therapist, immediateIy urges her to map out her life plan, whiIe 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, enIightening her younger brother on feminism, and navigating a series of unsuccessfuI job attempts. Despite the lack of circumstantial changes, Andie undergoes a transformative journey during these months, becoming more self-assured and accepting of her current place in life. |