Synopsis
Whenever trouble strikes in one of her relationships, single mother Mary Jo Walker and her daughter, Ava, pack up and move to another city, a routine Ava is tiring of. This time, they are helped on their move to San Diego by trucker Jack Ranson. While Ava settles in, getting a leading part in the school play, Jack starts dating Mary Jo but soon reveals himself to be controlling and aggressive. Mary Jo prepares to flee again, angering Ava.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes82%
Metacritic75/100
50 audience votes
Key crew
- Gavin O'ConnorDirector
- Angela SheltonScreenplay
- Gavin O'ConnorScreenplay
- David MansfieldOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Janet McTeerMary Jo Walker
- Kimberly J. BrownAva Walker
- Jay O. SandersDan Miller
- Gavin O'ConnorJack Ranson
- Laurel HollomanLaurie Pendleton
- Lois SmithGinger
- Michael J. PollardMr. Cummings
- Linda PorterMrs. Boman
- Ashley BuccilleZoe Broussard
- Cody McMainsAdam Riley
- Brian TahashWinston Jackson
- Joshua CarmichaelBilly Jo
Stills
Themes
san diego, californiasingle mothermother daughter relationship