Ruth thinks she has it all—steady job, a house with a garden, two kids, and a charming husband. But when her son begins to struggle with panic attacks and sleepless nights, everything starts to fall apart. Doctors mention traits on the autism spectrum, and Ruth, unsure of her own abilities as a mother, is left feeling lost and alone.
As if that weren’t enough, her eccentric, ailing mother invites her to a kitschy wedding at a glamping site on the Mediterranean coast, where she’s marrying an Italian playboy. Ruth’s psychologist suggests she make a list of what she learns from her son. Eager to please, Ruth complies—but she never expects this journey to help her discover her true self: a strong, perfectly imperfect woman.