A group of women, including Skipper, the wealthy young Jennifer and the domineering Nan, journey from the United States to South America in hopes of easily adopting children. Unfortunately, their plans are complicated by local laws that require the women to live in the foreign nation for an extended period before they can take in orphaned kids. While stuck in another country, the women bond as they share their aspirations and anxieties.

Maggie Gyllenhaal
as Jennifer

Daryl Hannah
as Skipper

Marcia Gay Harden
as Nan

Susan Lynch
as Eileen

Mary Steenburgen
as Gayle

Lili Taylor
as Leslie

Angelina Peláez
as Doña Mercedes

Lizzie Curry Martinez
as Sor Juana

Vanessa Martinez
as Asunción

Amanda Álvarez
as Blanca