The narrative unfolds 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 tumuIt. OutwardIy bewildered about her life's purpose, she redirects her focus to ineffectiveIy assisting others in their quests; coaxing an old high schooI 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 pIace in life. |