California, in 1979 Santa Barbara, Dorothea Fields is really a determined single mum inside her mid-50s who is increasing her son in a moment brimming with rebellion and shift. Dorothea enlists the support of just two women -- Abbie, a free-spirited punk artist living as a boarder in the Fields' dwelling a provocative and knowledgeable neighbour , and Julie -- to help with Jamie's upbringing.