In Shaker Heights, a quiet, progressive place in Cleveland, everything is meticulously planned. From the layout of the streets to the color of the houses and the successful lives of the residents. No one embodies these principles better than Elena Richardson. Until Mia Warren, artist and single mother, and her teenage daughter Pearl not only rent a house from the Richardsons, but also become an important part of the family. When friends of the Richardsons find themselves in a tricky custody case, Mia and Elena find themselves at odds.