In the American South of 1969, two families are brought together under strained yet intriguing circumstances following the death of a British woman named Naomi. The Caldwell family, headed by patriarch Jim, is surprised to learn that Naomi’s will included a request to be buried in Alabama, despite living the past two decades in England. Naomi's estranged first husband, Jim, along with their adult children Carroll, Jimbo, and Donna, are forced to navigate their emotions and past grievances. The arrival of Naomi's second family—the Bedfords, comprised of her British husband Kingsley and his grown-up children Phillip and Camilla—complicates matters as cultural differences and unresolved tensions come to light.

Family dynamics unravel amidst the culture clash, highlighting generational divides and differing worldviews. As the two families spend time on the Caldwell estate preparing for Naomi’s funeral, they confront deeply buried disappointments and elusive dreams. In this environment teeming with both discomfort and unexpected bonds, long-standing conflicts boil to the surface while new relationships tentatively form. Emotions oscillate between resentment and understanding, leading to an intense but ultimately revealing convergence of the diverse characters involved.