Sarah, the matriarch of the family, has been struggling with depression and anxiety for years. Her family has always been supportive, but as her condition worsens, they begin to feel overwhelmed. Her husband, John, and their children, Emily and James, must navigate the complex world of mental health care and confront their own feelings about Sarah's illness.
The middle child, Emily, had always been the peacemaker. She had a special bond with her mother, Elizabeth, and often found herself caught in the middle of her parents' arguments. Emily had always felt like she was living in the shadow of her brother James, and struggled to find her own identity.