Despite psychiatrist Dr. Jenna Burns excelling at guiding patients through their emotional anguish, she struggles after her father abruptly discontinues contact. Trying to understand, Jenna reflects on their interactions during her upbringing as a sensitive child. As she grapples with the demands of her career and parenthood, she must reconcile her own needs in the shadow of her absent father.

Clara Jamison is a typical Seattle wife and mom who embarks on a home exchange in France with a glamorous couple, wishing she could be the French housewife. While living in the couple’s home for the summer, Clara unwittingly discovers that the Frenchman and his wife’s life together is far from perfect and Clara cannot help but insert herself into their lives.