Francine Fishpaw is a suburban housewife living with her philandering husband Elmer, who owns an adult movie theater. Their marriage is troubled, and Francine struggles to cope with Elmer's infidelity as well as the disruptive behavior of their two children, Lu-Lu and Dexter. Francine's life becomes increasingly chaotic, underscored by the hypocrisy and moral decay surrounding her. Her overbearing mother adds to her distress by constantly criticizing her and undermining her efforts to maintain some semblance of normalcy.

In the midst of her personal turmoil, Francine meets a handsome and charismatic man named Todd Tomorrow, who offers her a glimmer of hope and romance. As Francine becomes more entangled with Todd, she starts to believe she might finally escape her dismal life and find happiness. However, the reality of Todd's intentions and the complexities of her family dynamics soon challenge this newfound optimism. Through a series of bizarre and darkly comedic events, the story unfolds, exploring themes of betrayal, redemption, and the pursuit of happiness within the absurdities of suburban life.