Whenever trouble strikes in one of her relationships, single mother Mary Jo Walker and her daughter, Ava, pack up and move to another city, a routine Ava is tiring of. This time, they are helped on their move to San Diego by trucker Jack Ranson. While Ava settles in, getting a leading part in the school play, Jack starts dating Mary Jo but soon reveals himself to be controlling and aggressive. Mary Jo prepares to flee again, angering Ava.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Janet McTeerMary Jo Walker | Mary Jo Walker |
 Kimberly J. BrownAva Walker | Ava Walker |
 Jay O. SandersDan Miller | Dan Miller |
 Gavin O'ConnorJack Ranson | Jack Ranson |
 Laurel HollomanLaurie Pendleton | Laurie Pendleton |
 Lois SmithGinger | Ginger |
 Michael J. PollardMr. Cummings | Mr. Cummings |
 Linda PorterMrs. Boman | Mrs. Boman |
| AAshley BuccilleZoe Broussard | Zoe Broussard |
 Cody McMainsAdam Riley | Adam Riley |
| BBrian TahashWinston Jackson | Winston Jackson |
| JJoshua CarmichaelBilly Jo | Billy Jo |
| DDennis FordCheck-out Clerk | Check-out Clerk |
 Sara DowningRachel Riley | Rachel Riley |
 Joel PolisVice Principal | Vice Principal |
| CChristian PayneRachel's Boyfriend | Rachel's Boyfriend |
| HHarry GradzhyanGas Attendant | Gas Attendant |
| RRenelouise SmithCaptain Nemo's Waitress | Captain Nemo's Waitress |
| KKelly RodgersZoe's Mom at Cast Party | Zoe's Mom at Cast Party |
| SStephanie ZajacLady Capulet | Lady Capulet |
 Jennifer PaigeNurse | Nurse |
 Lisa Jane PerskyDiner Waitress | Diner Waitress |
 Noah EmmerichVertis Dewey (uncredited) | Vertis Dewey (uncredited) |