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