Nic and Jules are married and share a suburban California home with their two teenage children. As Joni prepares to leave for college, Laser wants Joni to help him find their biological father. They make contact with “bio-dad” Paul and as he comes into their lives, an unexpected new chapter begins.

A subject rarely seen on screen—the daily life of a married lesbian couple with two children—is portrayed through Lisa Cholodenko’s loving direction. When a sperm donor comes into the picture, the family dynamics are turned upside down, making for great drama tinged with tender comedy.