Paulina (Kristin Genee, daughter of director Heidi Genee) has had to suddenly shoulder the burden of taking care of her mother's responsibilities at home while the latter goes off to a rehab center for alcoholics. Unfortunately, Paulina also has to work at a drive-in to cover the bills, handle the visits of a social worker, and take care of an unwanted teenager hiding out from the law -- making school and homework seem like child's play.