Mother's Little Helpers is a comedy-drama film directed by Kestrin Pantera. The story follows Joy Pride, a former flower child and mother of four adult children, who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Joy is living with her husband, Danny, in a small desert town in California. Her relationship with her children is strained because of her past drug use and neglectful parenting. Joy wants to spend her last days with her family and desires to reconnect with her children before she passes away.
Joy's four children, all dealing with their own personal struggles, come together to help their mother in her last days. Theo, the oldest son, is a successful businessman with a failing marriage, while Sean, the youngest, is a struggling musician who still lives at home. Liz, the eldest daughter, is a single mother trying to make ends meet, and Kat, the youngest daughter, is a recovering drug addict who is trying to rebuild her life.
As the family struggles to reconnect, tensions rise, and old wounds are reopened. Joy's children start to realize the impact their upbringing has had on their lives, and they must confront their own demons to come to terms with their mother's impending death.
The film humorously and poignantly explores themes of family, love, forgiveness, and mortality. The performances are raw and emotional, with standout performances by Milana Vayntrub, who plays Liz, and Melanie Hutsell, who plays Joy. Mother's Little Helpers is a heartfelt film that will make you laugh and cry as you watch the family navigate their way through this difficult time.
