In terms of making conclusions in this adaptation of the Mona Simpson publication, single mother Adele August is even worse, and bad with money. Ann, her straight laced daughter, is a thriving high school student with Ivy League dreams. When Adele decides to clean up and move the two of these by the Midwest to Beverly Hills, Calif., to chase her dreams of Hollywood victory, Ann grows frustrated with her mother's irresponsible and spontaneous ways.