This touching story has funny moments, inspiring moments, and moments that bring tears to your eyes. Thousands of viewers can relate to the heartfelt story, especially in today's world, where children have relationships with parents, and step-parents. Susan Sarandon plays the role of a divorced mom, who devotes most of her time to her children, portrayed as a caring, and loving parent. Her ex-husband is Ed Harris, who is involved in a serious relationship with another woman. Julia Roberts plays the role of the other woman. When the two women first meet, they don't agree on much, and there is obvious resentment of the manner in which they both have different point of views in dealing with the children.