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.
Janet McTeer
as Mary Jo Walker
Kimberly J. Brown
as Ava Walker
Jay O. Sanders
as Dan Miller
Gavin O'Connor
as Jack Ranson
Laurel Holloman
as Laurie Pendleton
Lois Smith
as Ginger
Michael J. Pollard
as Mr. Cummings
Linda Porter
as Mrs. Boman
Ashley Buccille
as Zoe Broussard
Cody McMains
as Adam Riley
Brian Tahash
as Winston Jackson
Joshua Carmichael
as Billy Jo
