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The film opens dramatically, with three desperate women—Bridget Cardigan, Nina Brewster, and Jackie Truman—caught in a scheme to destroy stolen money when the police arrive unannounced. At the core of this story is Bridget, whose life spirals out of control due to financial difficulties exacerbated by her husband Don losing his job. Their financial stress culminates in a fierce argument about selling their home, highlighting the strain that money issues can place on relationships.