New Mom, Amy, is not only new to the suburban life, (having left her high powered job in the city to focus her attention on raising her daughter) she's also new to the mommy politics that come with it. Lonely and struggling to navigate the dog eat dog world of pre-school, playdates and playgrounds Amy is thrilled to meet fellow mommy Grace- the new next-door neighbor - who seems to be the answer to her prayers. Falling into fast friendship the two women and their little girls are inseparable - doing everything together from carpool to baby yoga.
Acting
Alicia Witt's unhinged charm veers deliciously unhinged.
Writing
Mommy-shaming as psychological warfare—brutal and accurate.
Director
Melanie Mayron
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Melanie Mayron was a 'thirtysomething' star who pivoted to directing; she gets messy female dynamics.
This 2013 TV movie arrived pre-'Gone Girl' craze but taps the same 'cool girl' anxiety—Grace is the nightmare version of the 'have it all' mom.
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