Junior Talmadge reflects on her father's funeral, recalling a pivotal summer 30 years prior when she was graduating from college and engaged. Her dad unexpectedly arrives with a new motorhome, convincing his kids to embark on a final "family summer vacation" by revealing he has cancer. The family embarks on a road trip to California, aiming to become a real American family by competing on a popular TV game show. As they arrive in LA to audition, hidden secrets about their dad are revealed, forcing Junior and her brothers to confront their father's true identity.
A Good Funeral
The film centers on Junior Talmadge, who reminisces about her father's funeral and revisits a pivotal moment from her past - her college graduation and engagement summer of 1979, when her dad unexpectedly appeared to surprise the family.