Eliza D'Amico thinks her marriage to Louis is going great until she finds a mysterious love note to her husband. Concerned, she goes to her mother for advice. Eliza, her parents, her sister Jo, and Jo's boyfriend all pile into a station wagon to go to the city to confront Louis with the letter. On the way, the five explore their relations with each other and meet many interesting people.
Hope Davis
as Eliza D'Amico
Pat McNamara
as Jim Malone
Anne Meara
as Rita Malone
Parker Posey
as Jo Malone
Liev Schreiber
as Carl Petrovic
Campbell Scott
as Eddie Masler
Stanley Tucci
as Louis D'Amico
Marc Grapey
as Aaron
Marcia Gay Harden
as Libby
Marcia Haufrecht
as Molly
Paul Herman
as Leon
Carol Locatell
as Doris