Mrs Flax, a single mother, shares an estranged relationship with her daughters. But things change between them when the younger daughter falls into the river and is hospitalised.
Jack Butler loses his job due to recession, making his wife, Caroline, the earner of the house and him a stay-at-home dad. As days go by, Jack realises how difficult it is to manage a home.
A psychiatrist learns about a strange epidemic that changes human behaviour. Soon, she realises that her son holds the key to save mankind from this deadly epidemic.