Imogene is a struggling playwright who finds herself at rock bottom after a failed suicide attempt. Despite her initial success in the New York theater scene, her career has stagnated, and she is dumped by her boyfriend. With her life in shambles, she has no choice but to move back home with her eccentric mother, Zelda, in New Jersey. She quickly realizes that life with Zelda and her peculiar lifestyle is no escape from reality. Zelda is living with George, an enigmatic man who claims to be in the CIA, and they've taken in a lodger named Lee, who works at a local Ocean City casino. Imogene finds herself out of her element but must adapt to her mother's unconventional world.

Imogene's desperation to reclaim her old life drives her to accept help from Lee and reconnect with old friends while searching for new opportunities. Amid the chaos of her family dynamics, the once-esteemed playwright rediscovers her love for writing and begins to see life through a different lens. Along the way, she uncovers surprising truths about her family, challenging her previous perceptions and pushing her towards personal growth. The journey of finding herself again amidst the unpredictable environment she now inhabits forms the crux of her story.