Single mother, Theresa Johnson, becomes homeless, loses her job and tries to survive with her young daughter, Hillary, through charities and public shelters.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Mare WinninghamTheresa Johnson | Theresa Johnson |
 Grace JohnstonHillary Johnson | Hillary Johnson |
 Obba BabatundéRaymond Watkins | Raymond Watkins |
| JJennifer Leigh WarrenSharee Watkins | Sharee Watkins |
 Yasiin BeyRichard Watkins | Richard Watkins |
 L. Scott CaldwellAlthea Watkins | Althea Watkins |
 Dorian HarewoodCalvin Reed | Calvin Reed |
 Charlayne WoodardChandra Watkins | Chandra Watkins |
 Jayne EastwoodMrs. Prentice | Mrs. Prentice |