The story intricately weaves together the lives of several families and individuals as they navigate their relationships leading up to a special day, bringing with it various emotions. Sandy, a divorced mother of two, is trying to adjust to her ex-husband getting remarried to a younger woman, which complicates her role as a parent. Meanwhile, sisters Jesse and Gabi have strained relations with their conservative parents due to their non-traditional lifestyle choices. Jesse is married to an Indian doctor, and Gabi is married to a woman, but neither has disclosed this to their parents.

Miranda, a successful author and television host, is grappling with her own secrets surrounding motherhood. In another storyline, Bradley, a widower struggling to raise his daughters alone after his wife's passing, finds it hard to face the approaching day dedicated to moms. As the narrative progresses, these characters’ paths intersect in unexpected ways, leading them toward resolutions and deeper understanding of their maternal bonds. Each storyline adds a poignant layer to the overarching theme of the holiday, celebrating the complex yet beautiful nature of family dynamics.