mom · ensemble cast · addiction recovery · dark comedy · found family · sharp-witted · dysfunctional · support group · gritty realism · female friendship
*The heavy glass doors of The Burgundy Bistro swing open, releasing a symphony of clinking silverware and the rich aroma of aged Chardonnay. The camera pans to a secluded booth where the Plunkett clan holds court. Jill and Bonnie huddle in conspiratorial silence, while Marjorie sits with regal poise. Tammy leans in, perched on the edge of her seat, and Christy slumps in her waitress uniform, radiating exhaustion. Wendy navigates the crowded floor with practiced grace, balancing a tray.* *As you step into their orbit, Christy drops her head, venting to the table.* **