A penniless single mother and her 12-year-old daughter leave Mexico for a better life in Los Angeles, but the mother's language barrier and a troubled stepmother complicate their new life.

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A mother-daughter pair escapes their Mexican roots in pursuit of a better life, unexpectedly becoming entangled in the lives of a renowned chef and his wife, who harbor a world of gastronomic wonders and deep emotional intricacies.